Modern Healthcare reporters continue to look at the headlines of 2022, explore regulations, identify trends, analyze data, and speak to decision makers to better inform those who care. our subscribers.
Want to catch up on a busy year for healthcare? Click the links below to read some of our hottest stories of 2022.
Health system bets on home hospital
Pioneering providers say the programs save money and maintain access to care, but some patient safety groups and associations say technology and data are not enough.
Enterprises, insurance companies are ready to negotiate ‘bloody’ amid inflation
Expect more contract disputes as labor and supply costs rise for suppliers and payers looking to limit premiums.
Coming to a Contract Negotiation Near You: The No Surprise Act
Insurers are using the federal ban on unexpected out-of-network bills as a negotiating tactic with in-network providers, who see it as a harbinger of potential problems. lower payments.
Fighting bottlenecks: Post-acute staffing shortages cause months of delays in hospital discharge
Patients who are willing to be discharged to other facilities are forced to stay in inpatient beds, costing the health system.
Trends in doctor’s compensation could face years of uncertainty
Many healthcare employer payment structures are in flux, with experts forecasting a tumultuous period.
Puerto Rico: ‘Canary in the coal mine’ for Medicare Advantage growth
For a glimpse of what high Medicare Advantage penetration could mean for payments, take a look at the territory, industry leaders say.
Policy and health: lessons from Minneapolis
Consider overcontrol as a social determinant of health and what healthcare organizations can do about it.
A dirty business: How sterilizing medical equipment makes some people sick to cure others
Hospitals need sterile medical equipment and supplies to treat patients. But the companies that disinfect these products use a chemical that can put the community at high risk of cancer.
Hospitals prepare for the future of cash payments
The No Surprise Act requires health systems to provide patients with an honest up-front cost estimate for their services. At the same time, consumers are changing their expectations, with some choosing to self-finance their procedures.
Private equity investors increase focus on specialty healthcare
More than 740 transactions occurred in healthcare services in the first half of the year.
