Thoughts from Lisa Goldstein


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Potential federal policy shifts: 10 key takeaways from the 2025 Spring Rating Agency webinar
The impact of federal policy changes on not-for-profit healthcare was the focus of Kaufman Hall’s 2025 Spring Rating Agency update. Our panelists from Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global discussed potential cuts to the Medicaid program, site neutral payments, the tax-exempt status of private activity bonds and tariffs and supply chain challenges.


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Pace of Downgrades Slowed in 2024: Five Key Takeaways


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Will the Hospital Industry Finally Land Its First “Triple A”?


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Thoughts on Servant Leadership


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At the Midway Point, Stronger Financial Performance Continues


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Can One Drug Change the Hospital Industry?


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The Importance of Humility and a Memorable, Forgettable Rating Meeting


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Steward Files for Bankruptcy and It Feels All Too Familiar


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Days Cash on Hand Does Not Tell the Full Liquidity Story


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Slow to Upgrade, Quick to Downgrade?


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Three Must-Haves for Every Rating Presentation


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Downgrades Topple Upgrades: 5 Key Takeaways from Rating Activity in 2023


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Three Things Board Members Should Know When Attending Rating Agency Meetings


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Uncertainty Regarding Covenant Compliance Continues


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Downgrades and the Rating Sword of Damocles


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Inside Rating Committee: Five Things to Know
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Lisa Goldstein is a nationally recognized analyst, speaker, writer, and expert on not-for-profit healthcare. At Kaufman Hall, she is a member of the Treasury and Capital Markets practice and Thought Leadership team.
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