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8 / 27 / 2025

HCA, THC, CHS & UHS Q2 2025 Earnings: Key Takeaways

By
Jana Sizemore
&
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....
5 / 6 / 2025

User’s Guide: Protecting Capital Investment in Healthcare Transactions—A Valuation Perspective

By
Allison Carty &
Peter Kim &
Jana Sizemore
Article originally published through the AHLA 2025 Health Care Transactions Resource Guide on 4/25/2025. Abstract Healthcare continues to attract meaningful private investment, driven by opportunities for innovation, market consolidation, and...
5 / 1 / 2025

“Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast”: Rethinking Transitions of Care to Reduce ED Visits and Readmissions

By
John P. Carter
We have a saying in the Military: “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast.” The adage captures a powerful truth about precision under pressure: deliberate, well-orchestrated actions—even if seemingly slower—often yield...
4 / 23 / 2025

How to Enhance Chief Compliance Officer Retention? Develop a Trusted Compliance Guidance and Advisory Support Program

By
Sheila Limmroth &
Alex Houston
Introduction Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) are responsible for ensuring an organization complies with applicable laws and regulations while cultivating and fostering a culture of ethical conduct. Despite their critical role,...
4 / 7 / 2025

Early Involvement of Regulatory and Quality of Systems Expertise in Financial Transactions

By
Christine Scifert &
Dawn Norman &
David White &
Drew Hoffman
Introduction and Value Managing risk and uncertainty in the world of investment is a critical advantage. Investing in the medical device industry offers tremendous potential for returns, driven by constant...
4 / 1 / 2025

Key Considerations in Real Estate Lease Rates Between Dialysis Clinics and Referring Nephrologists

By
Mike Vandaveer
Lease agreements between dialysis operators and referring nephrologists require careful structuring to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, fair market value (FMV) standards, and long-term business sustainability. Whether the dialysis company...
3 / 12 / 2025

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? How to Strengthen Contract Negotiations

By
Kelly Conroy &
Daniela Yusufbekova
& Maria Nikol
Many healthcare providers are facing growing financial pressures, questioning whether they are being fairly compensated for the care they provide. How can you be certain your current reimbursement rates are...
3 / 5 / 2025

Why Outsource? Key Benefits of Subcontracting Revenue Cycle Management with PHRS

By
Mary Reeves
In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, practices face numerous challenges in providing their RCM effectively in-house. From increasing administrative burdens to navigating complex billing regulations to rising staffing costs. With...
3 / 4 / 2025

Expert Corner — Nurse Anesthetists at Forefront of Evolving Healthcare Delivery Models

By
Curtis Bernstein &
Allison Carty
Article originally published through the ABA Health Law Expert Corner on 2/18/2025. Several factors in recent years have greatly accelerated the adoption rate among novel healthcare delivery trends.  Most notably,...