Hospitals & Health Systems

3 Ways Hospital CEOs Assess M&A Value for Their Organizations

Hospital and health system CEOs can’t reap the benefits of a well-executed merger or acquisition without first identifying the right opportunities for their organizations. What goes into that assessment and decision-making process can vary, but understanding if you should pursue M&A and then pinpointing suitable partners are necessary steps for a successful integration strategy. Aspirus

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The Bellevue Hospital Announces Plan for Financial Restructuring and Intent to Be Acquired by Firelands Health

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) announces a plan for financial restructuring that includes the intent to be acquired by Firelands Health, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. The Chapter 11 restructuring and acquisition will enable the hospital to address financial obligations while continuing to serve the healthcare needs of the community. The filing comes as TBH faces many

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Hospital Margins Soar but Finances Not in a ‘Fully Sustainable Position’

Hospital operating margins hit a 12-month high of 7.6% in December, according to data from Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” but challenges continue to loom. Over the last year, hospitals reported steady financial improvement as outpatient revenue increased and patient observation days dropped 13% from 2023 to 2024. Expenses increased but didn’t outpace inflation

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What Is a Hospital’s Biggest Expense?

Recent hospital financial trends show decreasing revenues and increasing expenses across facilities in the U.S. Many factors contribute to these trends, from supply chain disruptions to shifts in care settings. The biggest expense for hospitals is employee salaries. According to HospitalView data, on average, salary expenses are nearly one-fourth of total hospital operating expenses. The

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Where Prospect Hospital Selloffs Stand amid Bankruptcy Process

Prospect Medical Holdings’ downward spiral into bankruptcy left many of its 16 hospitals and related facilities in limbo as the for-profit company looks to condense that portfolio and sell off facilities. Los Angeles-based Prospect, once majority-owned by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners, has struggled for months under piles of debt and rising expenses.

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