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9 / 22 / 2025

Gastroenterology: A Deep Dive Into GI Workforce Strategy

Article originally published through the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP). Introduction Gastroenterology stands at a pivotal crossroads in the U.S. healthcare landscape. Driven by an aging population, rising...
9 / 16 / 2025

UnitedHealth Group Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By Jana Sizemore & Divya Ganuthula
In July 2025, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) released its Second Quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, reporting strong top-line growth but facing significant headwinds from higher-than-expected medical costs and margin pressures in Optum’s...
9 / 11 / 2025

Value-Based Enterprises: The Operating Model Hospitals Need for the Next Era of Care

By Anthony Long & John P. Carter
Hospitals and health systems are entering a period where value-based care is no longer optional, it’s becoming mandated. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Transforming Episode Accountability Model...
9 / 10 / 2025

Surgery Partners Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By Jana Sizemore & Divya Ganuthula
In August 2025, Surgery Partners released its Second Quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, highlighting continued growth in case volumes, a shift toward higher-acuity procedures, and ongoing network expansion. This report examines...
9 / 8 / 2025

RadNet Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By Jana Sizemore & Divya Ganuthula
In August 2025, RadNet released its Second Quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, delivering record revenue and EBITDA while advancing its technology-driven growth initiatives. This report reviews the company’s financial performance, operational...
9 / 4 / 2025

Navigating the 2026 Medicare Shared Savings Program: Strategies for ACO & MIPS Success

By Daniela Yusufbekova
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), introducing important changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program...
9 / 3 / 2025

Fresenius & DaVita Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By Jana Sizemore & Divya Ganuthula
On August 5th, both Fresenius Medical Care and DaVita unveiled their Q2 2025 results, marked by strong financials, operational headwinds, and strategic repositioning. Below is a condensed analysis of their...
9 / 2 / 2025

Just When We Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Water: The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Has Been Finalized!

By Amy Crenshaw-Pritchett & Kristen Taylor
Article originally published in TEAM Connect August Newsletter. Introduction The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)[1]  was first proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 10, 2024,...
8 / 27 / 2025

HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Community Health Systems & Universal Health Services Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By Jana Sizemore & Divya Ganuthula
In Q2 2025, HCA Healthcare (HCA), Tenet Healthcare (THC), Community Health Systems (CHS), and Universal Health Services (UHS) reported solid year-over-year performance, each navigating operational challenges, shifting service mix, and...
8 / 19 / 2025

Financial Impact of the 2026 CMS Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

By Jason Baldwin
Introduction On July 16, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) released their Fee Schedule Proposed Rule with updates and revisions to the reimbursement rates for services provided under Medicare....