Hospitals: Page 4

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    More than 600 Kaiser workers hold 1-day strike in Northern California

    Certified nurse midwives and registered nurse anesthetists walked off the job Monday amid contentious negotiations of their first labor contract. 

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Top healthcare legislation to watch so far this year

    Federal lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills targeting core healthcare issues, including 340B, Medicaid, AI and site-neutral payments.

    By Healthcare Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Payer/provider relationships

    As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Physicians say fewer qualified doctors apply for jobs: report

    In a new report from Medscape, physicians say a lack of qualified applicants is hampering efforts to fill open positions. Many worry the situation could get worse over the next decade.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Surprise Billing

    No Surprises dispute resolution is creating billions of dollars in extra costs, could raise premiums: analysis

    Providers are turning to the law’s arbitration process in droves to settle out-of-network claims, one factor fueling spending that could cost consumers down the line.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    A $50B rural health fund was negotiated with hospitals in mind. Experts are split on whether it will help them at all.

    The fund was created to help Republicans secure critical votes for their reconciliation bill. But experts aren't quite sure how it'll work, creating a $50 billion dollar question with major ramifications for rural hospitals.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare end contract negotiations after failing to reach agreement

    The Baltimore-based system and the major insurer called off contract negotiations, keeping some 60,000 patients out of network.

    By • Updated Sept. 18, 2025
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    The ultimate guide to digital healthcare marketing

    Learn the top digital marketing strategies for hospitals and healthcare organizations to reach more patients, personalize communication, and strengthen engagement.

    By Constant Contact • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Judge approves $2.8B Blues settlement with providers

    The final settlement wraps up 12 years of litigation over Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans’ alleged collusion to lower reimbursement to U.S. providers.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Pay gap between hospital CEOs and workers on the rise: study

    The average wage of chief executives rose by 27.5% from 2009 to 2023, while the average pay for all hospital employees rose 9.8%, according to research in Health Affairs.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    CentraCare will shed 353 employees

    The cuts will affect mostly administrative roles, however 30% of the impacted positions will be frontline workers. The Minnesota-based provider is the latest health system to reduce headcount this year, citing headwinds.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Providence narrows operating loss in Q2, but challenges remain

    The Renton, Washington-based provider said it’s closer to “breakeven” after implementing efficiency initiatives, including staffing cuts.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    HCA, Mission settle monopoly allegations in North Carolina

    Mission has agreed to funnel $1 million into a new charity care fund for low-income patients and keep a regional hospital open for another three years. The settlement puts to bed a yearslong legal dispute with local governments.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Kaiser raises operating income in Q2 but eyes looming headwinds

    The nonprofit said it’s feeling growing pressure from higher utilization in its health plan and heightened care delivery costs. It’s also preparing to face fallout from policy changes in Washington.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Proposed deal would bring former Prospect exec back to distressed hospitals

    Nor Healthcare Systems Corp. will set the floor price for Prospect’s California hospital portfolio should an auction occur. Nor’s director, Michael Sarian, helmed Prospect’s hospital operations more than a decade ago. 

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Physicians are working more but reimbursement isn’t keeping pace, report finds

    Physicians are working harder now than in past years, but they’re getting less for that work, according to new research from Kaufman Hall. The situation could worsen as more Americans lose health insurance.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Hospitals prepare for $149B cut to Medicaid state-directed payments

    New limits to the program could force hospitals to slash capital spending while bracing for millions of newly uninsured patients.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Depressed volumes hounded for-profit providers in Q2

    Executives at major for-profit hospital chains gave conflicting explanations for the softer volumes in the second quarter, from flagging consumer confidence to lower Medicaid admissions. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    CHS to take another stab at selling its Pennsylvania hospital portfolio

    Tenor Health Foundation signed a letter of intent to purchase the hospitals from Community Health Systems. The proposed deal comes nine months after a separate sale collapsed.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Healthcare bankruptcies dipped to 3-year low in the second quarter

    Although fewer companies are expected to file for Chapter 11 protections in 2025 relative to last year, significant headwinds remain on the horizon, according to a new report from Gibbins Advisors.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    More urban hospitals dually classifying as rural under Medicare: study

    Dually classifying allows urban facilities to benefit from rural health programs, even as many rural facilities struggle financially and are at high risk of closure, researchers wrote.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    States sue to stop ‘unconstitutional pressure campaign’ on gender-affirming care

    A coalition of 16 states and Washington, D.C., argue the Trump administration is trying to ban gender-affirming care for minors without going through Congress.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    CMS finalizes inpatient payment rate increase for 2026

    Medicare finalized inpatient pay rates that are slightly higher than those proposed in April. Hospital groups were pleased with the increases, but said they were still inadequate.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Trump administration to pilot 340B rebate model next year

    The pilot is a significant departure from the current model, which gives hospitals upfront discounts for some drugs. Hospitals say 340B is a lifeline, while drugmakers say hospitals have abused the program.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    UHS posts softer-than-expected volumes for second consecutive quarter

    In light of the results, executives backed away from prior behavioral health growth targets for 2025, though they slightly raised the midpoint of overall revenue guidance.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    HCA raises 2025 guidance despite softening volumes

    The health system is the latest to report softer-than-expected patient volumes, which HCA tied to slow Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay volume growth.

    By • July 28, 2025