Health care executives and treasury departments may meaningfully engage in environmental, social and governance finance this year as we see ESG bonds and loans helping hospitals and health systems reduce capital costs in exchange for providers improving the health of their local communities—something they ... READ MORE >
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ESG’s growing impact on the health care industry: Spring 2022 outlook
Aside from the obvious benefits to community, culture and environment, another reason health care organizations are focused on ESG is to attract financing. Health care organizations will likely begin measuring and reporting ESG data as an evaluation tool for investors. Read about other outlook ... READ MORE >
Persistent labor shortages will challenge most health care providers: Spring 2022 outlook
The health care ecosystem continues to struggle with a depressed labor supply, a situation unlikely to abate in the near term. Health care organizations will be forced to explore new technology solutions to fill the human labor gap. Technologies like robotic process automation and descriptive ... READ MORE >
Cybersecurity risks and challenges in health care: Spring outlook 2022
Given the risks and costs associated with cyberthreats, health care information security should be of utmost importance for organizational leadership. To fortify cybersecurity efforts, health care providers and organizations should consider the following measures: general risk analysis, remote ... READ MORE >
Health care industry outlook: Spring 2022
Facing challenges ranging from ongoing labor shortages to cyberthreats, the health care industry continues its fight against a global pandemic stoked by variant surges. However, health care organizations work toward new opportunities with the help of advanced technologies and growth strategies. Key ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 16
With the school year starting and office reopening plans shifting, many people are unsure of what activities they should be comfortable doing and what they should avoid in the face of the delta variant. Instead of asking experts what other people should do, this week we look at what decisions those ... READ MORE >
Anthem and Kroger to launch Medicare Advantage plan marking further shifts in health care delivery
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Kroger Health are teaming up to offer a Medicare Advantage plan next year. Anthem is seeking to gain market share in the Medicare Advantage space, which is dominated by United Healthcare. Kroger undoubtedly wants to create more reasons for people to walk into one of ... READ MORE >
Drug pricing and health care innovation could benefit from Biden’s latest executive order
On July 9, President Biden issued an executive order on promoting competition in the American economy that could have significant ramifications for health care systems. The order indicates that the pace of business consolidation has accelerated and that “in over 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number ... READ MORE >
To solve shortage of nurses, first understand why they leave
As nurses’ critical role in health care rapidly evolves, they are becoming harder to find. A 2018 study published in the American Journal of Medical Quality estimated a shortage of 510,394 registered nurses by 2030. This shortage is driven by both supply and demand factors. On the supply side, the nursing ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 15
The Federal Trade Commission’s new acting chair, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, has initiated a review of the agency's processes for approving pharma mergers. This is expected to result in a tougher road for these mergers, as we explain below. We also look at the top drugs losing their exclusivity this year, ... READ MORE >