Labor Cost Management

10 Building Blocks of Cost-Effective Health

A report from HFMA's 14th annual Thought Leadership Retreat.

By Nick Hut February 28, 2022

Covenant Health sees a 4.6-fold ROI by automating workflows for philanthropic medical financial aid programs

Read about this solution that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with live, human patient advocates to find philanthropic programs, appropriately match and apply those programs to patients and convert uncompensated care to cash.

By HFMA February 28, 2022

Omicron, swelling expenses characterize end of another challenging year for hospitals, physician groups

The nation’s hospitals, health systems and physician groups closed the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic amid ballooning expenses exacerbated by nationwide labor shortages and global supply chain challenges.

By Matthew Bates February 18, 2022

Omicron, swelling expenses characterize end of another challenging year for hospitals, physician groups

The nation’s hospitals, health systems and physician groups closed the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic amid ballooning expenses exacerbated by nationwide labor shortages and global supply chain challenges.

By Matthew Bates February 18, 2022

Cost-Reduction Strategies Boost, Sustain Recovery

Persistent pandemic conditions are forcing hospitals and health systems to stretch their thinking as they set strategic goals. They are adjusting to managing fluctuating levels of care along with addressing shifts in payer mix, consumers’ demands and increasing cost pressures. These changes, combined with the challenge of inconsistent patient volumes, is putting unprecedented financial pressures…

By HFMA February 4, 2022

Newly released financial data show pandemic-related challenges intensifying for hospitals

Issues with expenses and unstable volumes hindered hospital finances and operations as 2021 drew to a close.

By Nick Hut February 4, 2022

Hospitals need federal support to handle the ongoing staffing and financial crunch, industry leaders say

The hospital industry issued its latest plea for additional federal help to mitigate the financial and operational strain of COVID-19, including surging staffing costs.

By Nick Hut January 26, 2022

Healthcare labor update: Employment data and research findings underscore ongoing challenges

As highlighted in new employment data and new studies, the healthcare labor market continues to constrain hospitals.

By Nick Hut January 10, 2022

Hospital margins increased in November, but labor expenses remained a drag on finances

A skewed labor market continued to affect hospital finances in November even as operating margins improved from October.

By Nick Hut January 7, 2022

Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments will be transmitted starting later this week, HHS announces

Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments will be made starting Dec. 16 to providers that applied and were deemed eligible.

By Nick Hut December 18, 2021
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