HCA Revenues Top $13.3B, Working With Government to Return CARES Act Funds

Jack O'Brien, October 26, 2020

The Nashville-based for-profit hospital operator's earnings were released weeks after the company announced that it would return, or repay early, $6 billion in government funding.

Healthcare Dominates Final Trump-Biden Presidential Debate

Jack O'Brien, October 22, 2020

Just like the first presidential debate and the only vice presidential debate, the conversation again centered on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the fate of the Affordable Care Act.

Andy Slavitt on the Upcoming Election and Ongoing Pandemic

Jack O'Brien, October 22, 2020

The former acting CMS administrator opines on the Trump administration's response to COVID-19 and what a Biden administration could mean for hospitals.

'Common Practice': State Medicaid Programs Require MCOs to Address SDOH

Jack O'Brien, October 22, 2020

The Manatt Health survey found that care management is the most common approach while financing initiatives are the "most leading edge."

Verma: Radiation Oncology Model Delayed Until July 2021

Jack O'Brien, October 21, 2020

The CMS Administrator tweeted that "more time is needed to prepare" for the mandatory payment model.

Tenet: Q3 'More Challenging' Than Q2 Due to COVID Patient Surge

Jack O'Brien, October 20, 2020

The Dallas-based for-profit hospital operator reported a quarterly net loss of $197 million.

More than 80% of Employers Believe COEs Will Cut Healthcare Costs per Employee

Jack O'Brien, October 20, 2020

Additionally, more than 75% of employers expect telehealth services to decrease healthcare costs.

Advice for Hospital Leaders About the Price Transparency Rule

Jack O'Brien, October 20, 2020

Six healthcare stakeholders offered advice to health system executives about how to navigate the new policy.

Almost 75% of Hospital Finance Execs Concerned About Financial Viability Without COVID Vaccine

Jack O'Brien, October 19, 2020

Respondents stated that the greatest percentage increases in expense costs were related to personal protective equipment and nurse staffing labor.

CMS Approves Georgia's New Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration

Jack O'Brien, October 16, 2020

The "Pathways to Coverage" demonstration was borne out of the Health Adult Opportunity guidance released by CMS earlier this year.

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