Hospital and health system financial results, the Jonathan Gruber tax controversy and how hospitals can offset the effects of high-deductible health plans captured the attention of Becker's Hospital Review finance readers this week.
The following were among the most-viewed on BeckersHospitalReview.com:
1. Ascension posts $86.99M net loss for Q1
St. Louis-based Ascension Health posted a net loss of $86.99 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, which ended Sept. 30.
2. How hospitals can offset the effects of high-deductible health plans
This story shares steps healthcare providers can take to help avoid some of the negative effects of high-deductible health plans.
3. HHS withdraws 340B 'mega rule'
The HHS Health Resources and Services Administration withdrew sweeping regulations for the 340B drug pricing program.
4. The Jonathan Gruber PPACA tax controversy: What it says about politics and taxes
This story shares insight into the statements put forth by Jonathan Gruber, PhD, in various speeches captured on video related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
5. For-profit hospital Q3 financial results: 15 things to know
The five major for-profit hospital operators released their third quarter financial reports, and this story provides 15 things to know about their financial results and operating performance.