Insights

To remain relevant in all aspects of healthcare financing and delivery, leaders should evaluate their value-based care strategies to consider key trends and market conditions. read more

To successfully reduce length of stay, health system management will need to combine performance improvement efforts with efforts to successfully align themselves more closely with skilled nursing pr... read more

There was a general improvement in operating margins over the course of 2023, and it is possible that we have reached a point of stability. But with margins still well below pre-pandemic levels, will... read more

The past year saw a material increase in downgrades over 2022 while the number of upgrades declined from the prior year. Here are five key takeaways from rating activity in 2023. read more

Creating a 'glad to be here' culture in healthcare is more than just a motto. It's a mindset that drives excellence and exceptional care. Learn how to merge margin and mission in your organization in... read more

At the 2023 Kaufman Hall Healthcare Leadership Conference, a panel of investors shared their insights on current market conditions, disclosure considerations, the impact of credit ratings on investme... read more

Representatives from Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P Global joined us at the 2023 Healthcare Leadership Conference to discuss the impact of issues ranging from labor to consolidation to financial performance... read more

How can board members play a helpful role in rating agency meetings if they are invited to attend? Here are three ways in which board members can add value to the rating presentation. read more

A changing interest rate environment has reopened the opportunity to consider terminating an organization’s swap position. Organizations should take a measured approach in determining whether this is... read more

Responses to Kaufman Hall’s 2023 “State of Healthcare Performance Improvement” report indicate ongoing concern regarding covenant challenges in 2024. Organizations need to understand the causes of co... read more

By leveraging performance improvement Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), healthcare organizations can optimize procurement and reduce project expenses in areas including materials, read more

Strategies such as using clean, renewable energy, increasing reprocessing and recycling in the OR, and pursuing environmentally preferred purchasing can drive near-term savings across healthcare orga... read more