Here are five articles published on Becker's Hospital Review this past week that offer interesting insight on healthcare costs and hospital mergers and acquisitions.
1. 40 things to know about healthcare costs
From an aging population to Affordable Care Act mandates, there are a number of factors influencing healthcare costs in the U.S.
2. 7 hospitals receive credit downgrades in past month
Seven hospitals and health systems received a credit downgrade during the past month, according to a report from HFA Partners.
3. MedPAC approves 340B payment proposal: 3 things to know
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission approved a proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payment rates for hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
4. Healthcare executives expect M&A to drive growth in 2016
Healthcare executives are optimistic about their organizations' financial performance in the year ahead.
5. Moody's: 3 challenges facing the healthcare industry in 2016
The healthcare industry will face myriad challenges in 2016, according to a report by Moody's Investors Service.
More articles on healthcare finance:
South Carolina hospital closing down Thursday
Hospital tax exemptions halted in Illinois
Missouri hospital ceases operations: 5 things to know