Leaders of the state's flagship medical institution, Oregon Health & Science University, are taking heart in a surprising surge in OHSU revenues and profits — and so are the institution's 3,000 nurses, who are pushing for big wage increases during ongoing contract negotiations.
When the University of South Alabama formally takes over Providence Hospital, it will command a market share that could dictate pricing, according to an expert who studies health care economics.
The $85 million purchase will reduce the number of hospital owners in Mobile from four to three. Robert Burns, a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, told FOX10 News that reduced competition usually is bad for patients.
A report published in Health Affairs revealed that approximately 28% of emergency ground ambulance trips could result in a potential surprise bill, leaving patients with unexpected and excessive charges. Now, Texas lawmakers are taking action to address the issue.
After granting the Holly Springs hospital a special designation aimed at helping small, rural hospitals stay afloat, the federal government is now "reviewing" Alliance Healthcare System's status as such, the hospital CEO says.
Alice Hyde Medical Center has applied to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service to become a Critical Access Hospital, according to a recent press release.
Throughout California, small rural hospitals are on the brink of closure and in need of immediate assistance to ensure continued access to life-saving care for their communities. At this point in time, over half of California’s 337 hospitals are operating at a financial loss. This is due, in large part, to the low reimbursement rates of Medi-Cal and Medicare.