February 14, 2024 - Rural healthcare’s outlook just worsened, according to a new analysis from Chartis, a healthcare advisory firm. The updated analysis of key indicators such as rural hospital operating margin, facility closures, and loss of access to care and services paints a grim picture for rural hospitals in the US, particularly independent...

February 6, 2024 - Healthcare CFOs are optimistic about the financial outlook this year as their organizations put revenue cycle management, dealmaking, and technology investments on the top of their priority lists. The “2024 Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey” conducted by BDO surveyed 100 CFOs from organizations with revenues between $250 million to $3...

January 31, 2024 - Administrative costs in healthcare are rising as payers and providers navigate staffing shortages, cybersecurity threats, and other challenges coming off of the COVID-19 pandemic. The eleventh annual CAQH Index report recently found a 50 percent increase in healthcare administrative spending in 2022. Spending was spread across nine transactions,...

January 30, 2024 - More accountable care organizations (ACOs) are participating in Medicare programs this year, including a new, permanent payment option in the Shared Savings Program. CMS recently announced ACO participation growth in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, bringing total participation to 480 ACOs in 2024. That number includes 50 new ACOs, 71 renewing...