Insights

Midway through 2024, we are seeing a sustained trend of stronger performance. Revenue and expense trends and length of stay will be indicators for the months ahead, but for now, good planning and tou... read more

Because it has been so long since we have experienced a rate environment that provides for noticeable earnings, the art of generating excess earnings from cash assets may have gone dormant in the min... read more

Length of stay affects many elements of a hospital’s financial performance, and it is also a key driver of patient satisfaction. Effective management of length of stay requires consistent leadership,... read more

The new generation of weight-loss drugs has the potential to help reduce prevalence of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, two of the most prevalent chronic conditions. How might that affect hospital operat... read more

Make sure your physicians are key contributors in assessing opportunities and driving the contracting strategy, says Allen Passerallo, VP, category management. read more

Rating meetings should include a meaningful discussion of notable achievements along with a frank, no-spin discussion of the risks the organization is facing. This balance will build credibility with... read more

Steward Health Care’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is one of the largest health system bankruptcies in recent memory. Although Steward is a for-profit system, there are important lessons that ... read more

Vizient’s Kristin Oberfeld breaks down the who, what and why about the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), a new mandatory payment model proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicai... read more

Hospitals and health systems that participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program are currently facing challenges on multiple fronts, including manufacturer restrictions and program audits, lega... read more

A year after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse—and on the heels of the Change Healthcare cyberattack—the issue of counterparty risk has new urgency. While not all risks can be anticipated, there are foc... read more