NFP Hospitals’ Outlook Upgraded to ‘Stable’

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Not-for-profit hospitals have emerged from the recession as leaner and better-managed organizations poised to take advantage of an improving economy, says a Moody’s Investors Service analyst.

Hospital bond issuance up 215%

http://www.fiercehealthfinance.com/story/hospital-bond-issuance-215/2015-07-26?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal

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Hospitals and other parts of the healthcare sector are putting their toes back into the borrowing waters once again, and like what they are feeling. The healthcare sector sold $18.9 billion in bonds during the first half of 2015, up 76 percent from $10.8 billion sold during the first half of 2014, according to HFA Partners.

Why days cash on hand is so important for hospitals

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Changes in payment trends brought about by the Affordable Care Act, technology expenditures related to electronic health records, and fluctuations in cash flow from higher deductibles and patient copays have all impacted the need for readily available cash.

Changes in payment trends brought about by the Affordable Care Act, technology expenditures related to electronic health records, and fluctuations in cash flow from higher deductibles and patient copays have all impacted the need for readily available cash.

Fitch: Strong for-profit hospital earnings expected in Q1 of 2015

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/fitch-strong-for-profit-hospital-earnings-expected-in-q1-of-2015.html

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Fitch upgrades Scripps Health’s bond rating

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/fitch-upgrades-scripps-health-s-bond-rating.html?sthash.Vp2J1qko.mjjo

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