There’s a detail buried inside the Urban Institute’s latest analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that deserves far more attention than it’s gotten. Researchers modeled how many
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Ask any hospital CFO what’s driving the revenue pressure this year, and you’ll hear variations of the same answer: ACA enrollment dropped, premiums spiked, uninsured volumes are up. All
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For years, expanded ACA premium tax credits kept millions of patients covered and hospital uncompensated care costs in check. That era ended on December 31, 2025. When Congress declined
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Introduction The expansion of Medicaid over the past decade has fundamentally transformed hospital financial performance. Following the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, hospitals saw an average decrease of $2.8
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When a patient walks into a hospital after an accident, the clock starts ticking not just for treatment, but for the intricate web of paperwork and coordination that follows.
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Introduction Every hospital knows that a healthy revenue cycle isn’t just about numbers; it’s about ensuring that patients receive timely care while the institution maintains financial stability. When revenue
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Hospitals and healthcare providers face a paradox: the need to deliver high-quality patient care while navigating increasingly complex financial systems. Between insurance claims, patient balances, and evolving regulations, revenue
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As 2025 winds down, hospital executives across the country are reflecting on a year defined by turbulence, transformation — and, for many, tough decisions. Margins narrowed. Operating costs ballooned.
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Despite the rapid rise of digital billing and online payment portals, physical mail remains a critical — and often undervalued — piece of the healthcare revenue cycle. As we
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Open Enrollment is your once-a-year window to take a fresh look at your health coverage, review what you have, update your Marketplace application if anything in your household or
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