Each month, the Ascendient Research Team curates and analyzes the most pressing, most actionable healthcare research.
Introducing the New Healthcare Research e-Brief from Ascendient
Hospital Community Benefit Rules: Changes Ahead
From state capitals to Washington DC, hospitals face mounting pressure to justify their tax exemption. Here are 3 things to do right now.
Deus Ex Machina: AI for CON Applications?
Jeff Stofko |AI tools may be a helpful resource when creating CON applications, but they can’t yet replace personal experience or human smarts.
Are Airports More “Essential” Than Hospitals?
The DOJ sues hospitals to protect competition in healthcare while the DOT pays millions to protect airline monopolies … but why?
Physician Alignment: Watch Out for Corporate Competitors
Brian Ackerman |Corporate buyers are snapping up physician practices at a record pace. Here are 4 implications for hospitals’ physician alignment strategy.
Analysis: 88% of Large Health Systems Are Losing Money in 2022
Greg Flicek |Healthcare financial planning is tougher than ever. In 2022, even the largest health systems are losing money on both operations & investments.
Health-Related Social Needs: Get Ready for CMS Mandates
Robert Jones |New rules are coming soon for screening patients with health-related social needs. Here’s what that means for your mission & margins.
What the 2023 IPPS Tells Us About CMS Priorities
Yes, the 2023 IPPS boosts inpatient reimbursement by several billion dollars, but 3 trends around hospital data could be even bigger news.
The Public Health CHA: Time for a Temperature Reading
Brian Ackerman |As some public health departments come under fire by Covid-weary residents, the CHA process could be a powerful tool for bridge-building.