We’re exploring the trends affecting the health care industry. Here’s the latest: The expanding role of paramedics in hospital-at-home models. … READ MORE >
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Stopgap spending bill provides temporary stability for health care
The recent enactment of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act provides relief to health care providers, the broader industry and patients. … READ MORE >
Large health systems eye growth, cost management, strategic partnerships
The theme of growth in revenue and admissions was prevalent among some of the largest publicly traded health systems as they posted their earnings announcements recently. … READ MORE >
U.S. tariffs promise volatility, recession for Canada
Canada’s economic landscape is set to change dramatically as U.S. tariffs take effect. A recession is anticipated this year if all measures remain in place. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economy surged last quarter, but U.S. tariff threats cloud 2025 forecast
Canada’s economy showed promising growth in the last quarter of 2024 and is poised to have a robust 2025—provided U.S. tariffs don’t take effect. … READ MORE >
Canada’s jobs report exceeds expectations for December
Canada’s jobs report for December exceeded expectations in several ways, a credit to a resilient economy poised to grow as more rate cuts are expected. But the risks of tariffs and trade tension affecting the growth and recovery outlook cannot be ignored. … READ MORE >
Tariff discussions in health care and life sciences industries stoke global supply chain concerns
The health care and life sciences industries could be facing significant changes under a second Trump administration. From the prospect of new tariffs to the likelihood that the BIOSECURE Act will be enacted, companies are scrambling to adjust to what could be a changed operating environment. Already, the prospect of … … READ MORE >
Health care experiences lowest month of jobs added since 2022
The health care sector’s hiring spree has slowed significantly in August, adding just 31,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … READ MORE >
Health care sees steady growth and remains a job market powerhouse
Health care added 68,000 jobs in May while pushing up the three-month average to 66,000. … READ MORE >
New tariffs on medical equipment could strain health care and life sciences supply chains
Health care and life sciences organizations’ supply chains could be affected by recent tariff increases on Chinese medical equipment. … READ MORE >