Leapfrog Group's hospital safety grades this fall stay steady from pre-pandemic

The five states with the highest percentage of A-scoring hospitals were Virginia, North Carolina, Idaho, Massachusetts and Colorado.

By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 10, 2021

1 in 3 patients defer healthcare due to existing medical debt, TransUnion finds

The credit bureau's healthcare data analytics unit also reported a 55% rise in financial assistance transactions from September 2020 to September 2021.

By Susan Kelly • Nov. 10, 2021

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Surprise Billing

Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Tenet inks another $1B deal with SurgCenter Development for ambulatory surgery centers, long-term partnership

Analysts characterized the deal as savvy and said it will reshape the company's earnings towards a "faster growing, higher margin, and improved capital return profile."  

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 9, 2021

Kaiser's operating margin dwindles as COVID-19 expenses, labor costs rise

Along with ongoing pandemic stresses, the California nonprofit is facing rising expenses amid intense workforce pressure as it faces the start of a major strike next week.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 8, 2021

5 best practices for building a better digital front door

Find the keys to your digital front door and build better patient experiences.

Nov. 8, 2021

Catholic Health workers ratify contract agreements, plan to return to work this week

Union members voted Monday to ratify six contracts covering about 2,500 employees with a vote of 94% in favor, ending the strike that had nearly reached the 40-day mark at Mercy Hospital in New York, union officials said.

By Hailey Mensik • Updated Nov. 9, 2021

Kaiser healthcare workers to go on strike

The work stoppage could pose a significant challenge to operations in Kaiser's southern California market, where the unions poised to strike represent about 37% of the system's workforce in the region.

By Samantha Liss • Updated Nov. 5, 2021

Women in the healthcare C-suite on what they've learned

Teladoc CFO Mala Murthy and Mount Sinai Health System President Margaret Pastuszko told Healthcare Dive what struggles they have faced as women in leadership roles and what advice they give to others.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 4, 2021

Healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 with no testing exception, CMS orders

Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, long-term care facilities and others that receive federal funding from Medicare or Medicaid will have to ensure employees are fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 before they provide any care.

By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 4, 2021

How hospitals leveraged on-site child care during the pandemic in a bid to drive retention

An overwhelming amount of healthcare jobs are held by women. On-site child care can drive better retention amid a "Great Resignation," as burned out employees across all industries reevaluate their roles and workplaces.

By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 3, 2021

CMS finalizes plans to hike price transparency penalties, extend telehealth flexibilities

The agency is also moving forward with a plan to stop the elimination of the Medicare inpatient-only list, which is a win for hospitals.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 3, 2021

Delta dragged down hospital margins in September, Kaufman Hall says

Patient volumes declined in almost every key category, including emergency room visits and operating room minutes, according to the consulting group.

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 2, 2021

For-profit hospitals had more COVID-19 admissions in Q3

While the ongoing pandemic exacerbated labor strains for operators, volumes rose across the board — especially in emergency departments.

By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 2, 2021

Texas Medical Association sues to block parts of surprise billing ban

The lawsuit primarily takes issue with the independent dispute resolution process the regulations governing the law put in place. The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1.

By Ron Shinkman • Nov. 1, 2021

Nurses bore the brunt of the pandemic. Nearly 9 in 10 of them are women.

Women have an outsized role in caring for the nation's health, and were hit exceptionally hard by the pandemic at home and at work.

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 1, 2021

Women in the healthcare workforce

Women who work in healthcare have long endured setbacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic threw a harsh spotlight on the obstacles they face while on the front lines.

Nov. 1, 2021

Catholic Health cuts health coverage for workers on picket line as strike hits 1-month mark

The two sides appeared close to settling negotiations and ending the strike during bargaining sessions Saturday, though talks broke down again Sunday morning, according to the hospital.

By Hailey Mensik • Updated Nov. 1, 2021

CHS profit, revenue in Q3 mirrors prior year as patient volumes improve

Labor costs are a sticking point this earnings season. But unlike its peers, CHS' expenses actually dropped slightly during the period.

By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 28, 2021

LifePoint, Kindred spinning off new 79-hospital entity at acquisition's close

The deal announced earlier this year would have left LifePoint with some 200 acute, long-term and rehab hospitals, but the private equity-backed companies are electing to spin a number of facilities off into a separate business.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 27, 2021

GE Healthcare supply chain woes: Like 'Whac-A-Mole,' to last into 2022

"I'm not sure we're yet in a place where we would say that things are stable," GE CEO Larry Culp told investors Tuesday. The healthcare unit took the biggest hit among the conglomerate's business lines due to delays.

By Greg Slabodkin • Oct. 27, 2021

UHS profit down in Q3 as behavioral health segment struggles

The chain posted higher acute care revenues that helped offset lower volumes at its behavioral health facilities during the third quarter, though labor shortages remain a key challenge.

By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 26, 2021

How surgicalist programs bolster hospital marketing

Learn how the introduction of a surgicalist program can yield valuable marketing opportunities for your hospital.

Oct. 25, 2021

CARES funding to hospitals hit hard by COVID-19 was unevenly distributed, study finds

Larger academic medical centers received a significantly larger proportion of federal coronavirus relief funds than smaller and more rural hospitals, a study of more than 950 facilities concluded.

By Ron Shinkman • Oct. 22, 2021

HCA revenue jumped nearly 15% in Q3, but labor costs rose

The chain more than tripled its profit in the third quarter. The company turned to overtime, bonuses and "whatever it took to staff to the patient load that we had," CFO Bill Rutherford said.

By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 22, 2021

Ascension, AdventHealth unwind joint venture Amita Health in Chicago

The move is rare in the industry, as hospitals have steadily consolidated over the years, raising serious concerns about a lack of robust competition and the subsequent impact on prices.

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 22, 2021