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CFO
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States that Backed Trump
The terminations are sparing no part of the country, politically or geographically.
HLM Cover Stories
Bigger Isn't Better. Why Hospital Mega-Mergers Aren't Working Anymore
Large hospital consolidations have always had consequences for the public, but they've started to overburden acquiring health systems as well,...
CFO
The CFO Regulatory Guide: Tariffs, Medicaid Cuts, and PBMs
As the economy stiffens, CFOs will need to be more flexible with their strategies.
CFO
Planning for Prosperity: CFO 2025 Outlook Key Takeaways
Economic optimism is fueling CFOs this year.
Payer
Montana's Medicaid Expansion Conundrum
State lawmakers must decide by early May whether to lift a June 30 sunset date for the expansion program, which...
Payer
GOP Takes Aim at Medicaid, Putting Enrollees and Providers at Risk
Democrats, hoping to block the GOP's plans and preserve Medicaid funding, are rallying support from hospitals, governors, and consumer advocates.
CFO
CFO In The Know: Budgeting for Tariffs
82% of finance executives predict that costs for health systems will jump by at least 15% over the next six...
Payer
Trump's Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Republicans plan to use funding cuts and regulatory changes to dramatically shrink Medicaid.
CFO
U.S. Healthcare Spending Up 7.5%, Nears $5T
CMS attributes the rapid growth in 2023 to "non-price factors" including the use and intensity of healthcare services.