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Planning for Profitability
August 2009
Wellness Trends
July 2009
Cancer Trends
June 2009
Inflation and Expense Trends
May 2009
General Surgery
April 2009
Revenue Versus Costs
March 2009
Women's Health
February 2009
Intensive Care
January 2009
Medical Travel
December 2008
Patient Satisfaction
November 2008
Wellness Programs
October 2008
Present-On-Admission Indicators
September 2008
Consumer-Directed Health Plans
August 2008
Doctors Diagnose Healthcare
July 2008
Physician Staffing
June 2008
Hospital Profitability
May 2008
Pediatric Obesity
April 2008
Executive Leadership
March 2008
Service Line Performance
February 2008
Patient Safety Trends
January 2008
Emergency Department Trends
December 2007
The Quality-Driven Consumer
November 2007
Disease Management
October 2007
Physician Demand

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HealthLeaders magazine, October 13, 2009

During the summer and fall of 2008, U.S. hospitals were facing unprecedented financial challenges. But data through the first quarter of 2009 suggests there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Total margins for all hospital classes are improving. Operating margins have been fairly stable, as leaders kept expenses in line. However, days cash on hand continues to decline.