Hospital Consolidation 2016 Forecast: ‘More of the Same’

Posted on January 15, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health System, Healthcare Industry Trends, Hospital, M&A • Leave a comment

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The volume and pace of consolidation, marked by more large deals, more small deals, and more partnerships among hospital providers, physician providers, and insurers will continue “for many years and well past this current decade,” says one industry analyst.

CEOs and CFOs: 10 things demanding your attention this year

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http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/ceos-and-cfos-10-things-demanding-your-attention-this-year.html

Top 10 trends from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

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http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/top-10-trends-from-the-jp-morgan-healthcare-conference.html

Average cost per inpatient day across 50 states

Posted on January 14, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health System, Hospital, Hospital Inpatient Cost per Day • Leave a comment

http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/average-cost-per-inpatient-day-across-50-states-2016.html

5 hospitals with strong finances

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http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/5-hospitals-with-strong-finances-january11.html

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Moody’s: 3 challenges facing the healthcare industry in 2016

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http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/moody-s-3-challenges-facing-the-healthcare-industry-in-2016.html

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Paying Providers For Value: The Path Forward

Posted on January 14, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged ACA, Health Policy, Health System, Hospital, Population Health, Reform, Value Based Health Care • Leave a comment

http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2016/01/14/paying-providers-for-value-the-path-forward/

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Healthcare Job Growth Set Records in 2015

Posted on January 13, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health Insurance Premiums, Health System, Hospital, Labor Growth, Labor Spend • Leave a comment

http://healthleadersmedia.com/content.cfm?topic=HR&content_id=324438

Healthcare jobs accounted for 18% of the 2.6 million new jobs created in the United States in 2015. Coincidentally, healthcare spending represents nearly 18% of the nation’s gross domestic product.

Day Two Notes – JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco

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Day Two Notes – JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco

Day One Notes – JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco

Posted on January 13, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Health System, Healthcare Industry Trends, Healthcare Innovation, Hospital, M&A, Population Health, Population Health Management, Value Based Health Care • Leave a comment

Day One Notes – JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco