Cost containment is a short-term, tactical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive process for administrative redesign will be an investment that proves its worth over the long term. Download the ebook to learn more.

Soon, hospitals will likely need to update their ratings, either because rating agencies continue to maintain their surveillance requirements, or because clients will need to access the capital markets for one of several reasons. Read more.

The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic are further compounded for universities affiliated with academic medical centers (AMCs), particularly those universities that own the AMC. Read more.

The path forward through the pandemic will be the byproduct of shared national commitment and sacrifice, not through a “me first”/personal freedom approach. It requires a stress on values and a recognition that indeed, there is something larger and more important than one’s self.

Health systems today find themselves in a new environment. The business model. Care delivery is shifting from inpatient to outpatient services: For Medicare patients alone, the amount...

This is the second article in a three-part Performance Improvement Series. The final article will explore strategies for engaging physicians in performance improvement. Hospital and...

The New Ideas from Kaufman Hall podcast series investigates emerging and unexpected trends in healthcare and beyond, featuring Kaufman Hall experts and guests from health systems...

Margin Hospitals nationwide saw improved margin performance in 2019 over 2018. Operating Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) rose 2.0 percent or 39...

Sustaining Higher Ed is a monthly blog dedicated to helping college administrators and board trustees lead their organizations toward greater financial stability so they can stay on...

The New Ideas from Kaufman Hall podcast series investigates emerging and unexpected trends in healthcare and beyond, featuring Kaufman Hall experts and guests from health systems...

Hospitals saw an uptick in profitability margins along with significant increases (YOY) of OR minutes. Dig into more comprehensive hospital data with January 2020's National Hospital Flash report.

Sustaining Higher Ed is a monthly blog dedicated to helping college administrators and board trustees lead their organizations toward greater financial stability so they can stay on...