Category: Healthcare Finance News

Minorities suffer most from COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living communities

The findings point to fundamental inequalities in nursing homes resulting from segregated facilities.

Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could have ramifications for Affordable Care Act

A new conservative appointee could be the deciding vote in the constitutionality of the ACA.

COVID-19 disproportionately affects health coverage of minorities, study finds

Health insurance losses could create lasting ripple effects in the healthcare industry, including decreases in hospital revenue and job losses.

Public sentiment on healthcare deteriorating during COVID-19 pandemic

Overall, 60% rated the U.S. healthcare system as "poor" or "fair," compared to the 11% that rated it as "excellent."

CMS announces chronic kidney disease care model for Medicare beneficiaries

The model encourages increased use of home dialysis and kidney transplants to help improve the quality of life.

Private insurers pay 240% of what Medicare pays for hospital services

The American Hospital Association criticized the report as making broad claims about pricing based on a cherry-picked and limited data set.

Healthcare expenses for hospital employees increase in 2020, survey shows

Last year, executives said their first priority was to attract and retain talent; this year they are most concerned about mitigating rising costs.

Hospitals ask appeals court for a rehearing on 340B decision

At stake is $1.6 billion in payments per year to thousands of 340B hospitals that serve vulnerable populations, the AHA said.

Hospitals’ financial recovery will be tied to the health of the economy, before and after COVID-19

While healthcare has historically been resilient during economic downturns, the nature of this cycle introduces new challenges.

CMS issues roadmap for states to accelerate adoption of value-based care

The agency said the roadmap stresses the importance of multi-payer alignment in value-based care to drive care transformation.