By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most people don’t think much about organ donation unless they or a loved one are waiting on an organ recipient
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Medical Debt: No. 1 Contributor to Personal Bankruptcy
Medical debt has become the No. 1 contributor to personal bankruptcy. Over 100 million of us have significant medical debt. The Consumer Financial Protection
The Pandemic Is Over!
Well, not really. The administration has declared an end to the public health epidemic as of this May. The government is not saying the
Healthcare Organizations Under Ransomware Attacks
By George W. Chapman According to a study sponsored by the Journal of the AMA, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have doubled over the
Healthcare Inpatient Bottleneck
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 three years ago, the average length of stay (ALOS) in a hospital has increased 19% according to the American
Competition in Healthcare
By George W. Chapman Why FTC opposes to proposed mega merger in Syracuse between Upstate University and Crouse The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently
Drug Costs Soar
By George W. Chapman Last year, we spent $603 billion on drugs. That’s about $1,800 per person in the US. Half of the $603
Hospitals Facing Shaky Finances. Outlook: From ‘Neutral’ to ‘Deteriorating’
By George W. Chapman After slowly climbing back from the devastation caused by the pandemic, July median hospital operating margins plunged a staggering 64%
Finally, Lower Drug Prices. But Wait…
By George W. Chapman It’s a victory, but don’t get too excited. After years of frustration, Congress has passed a bill allowing Medicare to
CMS Initiative Designed to Protect Local Rural Hospitals
By George W. Chapman One in five of us lives in a rural community. Since 2010, 138 rural hospitals have closed, typically for financial