July poll results: Perioperative leaders are tackling labor costs, staffing flexibility
Perioperative leaders often have to make critical decisions, not just in the middle of an operational crisis but also somewhere in the edges—the routine but still high-stakes moments where leaders need to adjust resources or absorb costs under tight constraints. The economic margin for error continues to narrow, and many…
Rehab hospitals face scrutiny over safety, profits
Editor's Note Although for-profit rehab hospitals have become highly profitable, a recent KFF Health News report highlights serious safety violations, including patient deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning, medication errors, and falls. Published July 15, the article delves into recent data and inspections of these facilities, particularly those run by…
Hospital M&A climbs as rural, outpatient shifts reshape care strategies
Editor's Note Hospital mergers and acquisitions saw a slight increase in Q2 2025, but broader shifts in healthcare affiliations and delivery models continue to gather momentum, according to a July 10 Kaufman Hall analysis of M&A activity for the second quarter of 2025. The report recorded eight hospital and health…
Children’s hospitals warn of care limits as Medicaid changes take hold
Editor's Note Children’s hospitals are warning that newly enacted federal healthcare cuts will force them to scale back essential services and programs, jeopardizing care for the very populations Medicaid was designed to protect. The law, signed by former President Donald Trump and detailed in a July 9 article in Modern…
Inflation pushes health systems toward financial austerity
Editor's Note US hospitals and health systems are facing growing financial pressure as inflation drives costs faster than reimbursement can keep up, according to a July 10 article in Health Affairs. Although growing steadily, healthcare spending has been largely stable when measured as a percentage of gross domestic product…
Medicare faces automatic cuts as GOP tax law triggers PAYGO penalties
Editor's Note President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could trigger more than $500 billion in Medicare cuts over the next decade unless Congress waives automatic spending rules, according to a July 9 article in Modern Healthcare. As detailed in the article, the legislation’s projected $3.4 trillion increase to the…
Health systems slash jobs amid mounting financial pressures
Editor's Note A recent report in Becker’s Hospital Review outlines six recent examples of hospitals and health systems laying off workers in response to deepening financial strain. In a separate report, the outlet listed 11 hospitals and health systems that received credit rating downgrades from Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investors…
ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership
Takeaways • Different types of ASC leadership structures can be adapted to meet organizational needs. • Regulations, accreditation standards, size, and ownership types are examples of factors influencing the leadership structure. • Ongoing success of the ASC leadership team depends on factors such as governing body diversity and strategic planning.…
Mobile ORs can change the game, bridge gaps in surgical care
Imagine an innovative, safe, and highly efficient OR not confined by walls but on wheels—crossing rugged terrains, bustling cities, and disaster-stricken areas to deliver life-saving surgical care in underserved areas. That is the premise and promise of mobile ORs. They are not just mobile units. With some of the technological…
Health systems retreat from partnerships to control costs, refocus on core care
Editor's Note Some health systems are cutting ties with long-standing partners to conserve resources, brace for financial uncertainty, and prioritize core clinical services, Modern Healthcare June 26 reports. With looming federal reimbursement cuts and increasing economic pressures, providers are reassessing the value and sustainability of affiliations formed during more stable…
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