Rep. Lori Trahan brought the Steward Health Care System crisis before a Congressional committee, calling for more transparency into the 'disastrous' role of private equity in the financial instability threatening hospitals.
The stepped-up demand for medical care that's left health insurers nervous is bringing good vibes to the hospital industry, whose outlook was buoyed Tuesday by HCA Healthcare's better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings.
As community members continue to grapple with the closure of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, many are wondering how this could happen. Declining reimbursements are among the impacts on a hospital’s bottom line.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services' requests for $13.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for four hospitals in Blytheville, Mena, Osceola and Warren, and requests for $11.6 million in state restricted reserve funds for three projects sailed through the Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday.