Posts in Hospital Budgets (page 2)

Hospital operating margins continue to face pressure

The three major credit ratings agencies found that the healthcare and hospital sector is showing a negative outlook for 2015.

Can virtual physician visits reduce health care costs?

A recent report found that offering virtual or telehealth services could save patients an average of $126 per visit.

1 in 3 Americans delay seeking treatment because of cost concerns

When patients delay treatment, it could create additional costs in the future.

How facilities can address medical device costs

Global consulting organization Ernst & Young explains that medical device costs are particularly hard to control, compared to other areas of medical equipment.

Going paperless has lowered costs and increased care efficiency

If your facility is currently experiencing issues with cash flow management, switching to a digital solution could be beneficial.

Tight hospital budgets mean many IT projects go unfunded

Faced with budgetary constraints, many hospitals must pass of potentially beneficial IT projects.

California governor signs bond relief bill for struggling hospital

The bill, AB 582, could allow the facility to soon reopen its doors.

Debt causes tension between two El Paso hospitals

El Paso Children’s Hospital’s debt to UMC is currently approaching $70 million, and the sum is effecting both facilities ability to provide quality patient care

Georgia explores new future for rural hospitals

As rural hospitals continue to struggle to stay solvent, Georgia has made changes to existing legislation in order to provide more options for these care centers to remain fiscally viable.