Insights

Instead of reducing staffing levels if demand declines, forward-thinking health systems can maintain or increase volume through imaging associated with clinical research trials and firming up their r... read more

The rating committee is central to the rating process: all rating decisions are made by the committee, not an individual. In her new blog, Lisa Goldstein identifies five things to know about what hap... read more

Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the United States’ long-term rating. Healthcare confronts a different manifestation of the same pressures confronting the U.S., and the lesson for leaders is that go... read more

In a time of increasing resource constraints for hospitals and health systems, what might happen or could happen in a patient’s home is of increasing interest to health plans, hospitals, and health s... read more

While gastroenterologists are saving lives with vital endoscopy procedures, they need to be mindful of their own health and well-being, as poor body mechanics and improper ergonomics are negatively i... read more

The hospital supply chain and its leadership are in a state of volatile flux, meaning providers and their staff must adapt to meet new challenges and adjust to this new normal... read more

During times of financial challenge, hospitals tend to aggressively cut back on both planning and the execution of overall strategy. But is this the right road for hospitals to take at this time?... read more

The DOJ and FTC recently released proposed updated merger guidelines that, if finalized in similar form, will increase the degree of difficulty associated with mergers and acquisitions. Learn more ab... read more

For the Federal Reserve, a soft landing means we arrive at the 2% inflation target without a recession. For healthcare, a soft landing is operating and investment entity recovery that stabilizes cred... read more

C-suites across America are moving to stronger measures to assure the financial survivability and competitiveness of their organizations. Data and analysis suggest that reductions in force are among ... read more

While some health systems have struggled to fully adopt direct-to-employer opportunities, Joe Maher shares insights from those who are finding success... read more