Here are five articles recently published by Becker's Hospital Review that offer insight on hospital closures, cost-cutting strategies and more.
1. Hospitals close at 30-a-year pace: 3 things to know
Hospitals have been closing at a rate of about 30 a year, and the pace of closures is poised to accelerate.
2. How SEC's new bank disclosure requirement will affect hospitals
To improve transparency in the municipal debt markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission will require municipal borrowers to report bank loans, direct placements and interest rate swaps if they could affect existing bondholders.
3. Hospitals are investing in housing — Here's why
Several factors, including changes in reimbursement, have motivated some hospitals to invest in community housing projects.
4. More Americans turn to crowdfunding for medical bills: 6 things to know
Many Americans struggle to afford their medical bills and are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for support.
5. Healthcare finance leaders share 7 cost-cutting strategies
Hospitals and health systems increasingly face financial pressures from dwindling reimbursement, increasing competition, deteriorating payer mix and other factors.
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Michigan hospital blames 'aggressive, direct competitor' for financial troubles
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