HCA

SPOTLIGHT: HCA on acquisition trail

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:59:52 -0400

HCA CEO Jack Bovender has made it official--he's on the acquisition trail. The company is looking to acquire a large, urban not-for-profit system with lead position in a fast-growing market, Read more...

Insurer troubles could mean more bad debt for providers

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:59:58 -0400

In recent weeks, health insurers have started announcing financial results, and the news hasn't been good. WellPoint, for example, Read more...

Trend: Hospitals requiring upfront cash payments before treatment

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:59:56 -0400

Of late, a growing number of hospitals have been insisting on cash payments before they offer high-ticket services to non-emergency patients if they're not sure they'll get paid. While such Read more...

IRS seeking input on instructions for Form 990

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:59:54 -0400

As most FierceHealthFinance readers know, the IRS released a redesigned Form 990 last year. The new Form 990, which has sparked much discussion and controversy among not-for-profit healthcare Read more...

Non-profit finances deserve second look

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:59:59 -0400

Looked at one way, it's easy to see why an agency like Moody's would be less than enthusiastic about the financial prospects of not-for-profit hospitals. Just consider what's going on in many Read more...

HCA Midwest sticks to five-year investment plan, spending $600M

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:59:57 -0400

Five years ago, HCA acquired the 12-hospital Health Midwest for $1.13 billion, renaming it HCA Midwest. As part of the buy, HCA execs promised to make some heavy capital investments in the chain's Read more...

Bad debt savages HCA, LifePoint profits

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:59:57 -0500

Two hospital chains checked in with quarterlies over the last week, and they're singing the same song: they've both had their profits socked by bad debt. HCA, for one, reported that its bad debt Read more...