Advisory Board

Aug 26, 2024 | advisory.com | Sally Yunsun Kim

According to a new report from the Business Group on Health, healthcare costs are projected to grow by almost 8% in 2025, the highest amount in over a decade, with employers likely shouldering much of this increase in costs. For the report, the Business Group on Health surveyed 125 large employers across several different industries that cover a total of 17.1 million people in the United States between June 3 and July 12.

Aug 8, 2024 | advisory.com | Sally Yunsun Kim

For the report, Gallagher surveyed 3,552 organizations across the United States about current trends in employer healthcare costs. Currently, only 52% of employers said they effectively manage healthcare costs. Overall, 92% of respondents said their health plan premiums increased during their most recent renewal. Of these respondents, 24% said that they experienced double-digit increases in premium costs.

Dec 22, 2023 | advisory.com

Health systems are recovering from the worst financial year in recent history. We surveyed strategic planners to find out their top priorities for 2024 and where they are focusing their energy to achieve growth and sustainability. Read on to explore the top six findings from this year's survey.

Mar 22, 2023 | advisory.com | Abby Burns

A report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) found that over 600 rural hospitals are at risk of closing in 2023, citing persistent financial challenges related to patient services or depleted financial resources. More than 600 rural hospitals are at risk of closing in 2023In the report, which was released in January, CHQPR identified 631 rural hospitals — over 29% nationwide — at risk of closing in 2023.

Feb 4, 2021 | advisory.com | Ashley Fuoco Antonelli