As the calendar year comes to an end, it’s time for many organizations to reflect on challenges and issues from this year, as well as look to new efforts for the coming year. The following captures some key takeaways from 2022 and where health care leaders may want to focus on in 2023. What did we ... READ MORE >
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Labor challenges in health care are here for the long term
Labor costs and availability continue to vex hospitals and health systems. Even the large, publicly traded systems (HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health Services and Community Health Systems) are not immune. Everyone is paying more for labor, if they can find it. By the numbers Last week ... READ MORE >
As coronavirus spreads across the nation, aid to hospitals lags
As Congress debates a new round of stimulus measures to blunt the human and economic toll of the coronavirus, it has an opportunity to rethink the way it supports those who are working on the front lines of the pandemic: health care providers. In recent weeks, the scope and severity of the pandemic ... READ MORE >