The American Hospital Association has released a report that we prepared for them on the state of hospital finances—and the results are sobering. We are projecting 2022 to be the worst...

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, our nation’s hospitals and health systems have coped with intense pressure on staff and resources. As hospital executives...

Not-for-profit healthcare issuance remains light across all public and private funding channels. Rates remain relatively attractive, but uncertainty about the depth and breadth of the...

With no end to inflation in sight, higher ed leaders must take a strategic approach to address a new economic reality. Here are nine options to consider for immediate, near-term, and longer-term action.

In the wake of 9/11, New York City hospitals have stepped up brilliantly to take care of thousands of patients affected by the World Trade Center attack.

Organizations that pursue consumer strategies and value-based approaches together will be much more likely to achieve their goals while increasing their ability to effectively compete against new industry entrants.

A successful strategy for growth defines a long-term view of your organization’s future. New factors emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified the imperative for growth; this article explores how to define the why and how of your growth strategy in a changed marketplace.

The pandemic has both accelerated and intensified the pressures hospitals and health systems face. Organizations that focus on “no regrets” decision-making will help ensure their viability in the short term and their options in the long term.

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) play an important role within the continuum of care. A high-performing SNF is a critical ally for health systems, particularly those who are focused on...

U.S. hospitals and health systems are experiencing some of the worst margins since the beginning of the pandemic, and they lack the federal funds to offset the damage. The gains hospitals saw in recent months reversed themselves in July, as lagging outpatient volumes shrunk revenues and expenses jumped up from June.

Benchmark yield curves are flat to inverted but long rates remain historically attractive. Public market not-for-profit healthcare issuance is light, reflecting two previous years of...

It’s not all bad news when it comes to not-for-profit hospital financial performance. Some hospitals and health systems are navigating labor pressures and reporting improving results.