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Rock and a hard place: An analysis of the $36 billion impact from health IT stimulus funding
By injecting $36 billion in health IT through the stimulus fund, the federal government hopes to create a digital healthcare infrastructure that reduces costs and improves quality. Hospitals and physicians that want the stimulus money will find they have little choice but to comply with the new requirements or suffer future shortfalls in Medicare reimbursement.
A look at the redesigned Form 990 and new schedule H
"The IRS's Version of Community Benefit: A Look at the Redesigned Form 990 and new schedule H" was a feature story in the February 2009 issue of Healthcare Financial Management magazine. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Travis L. Patton, CPA, Tax Director for the Washington National Tax Service office provides an insightful review of the redesigned Form 990, new schedule H, and the implications for hospitals.
Top nine health industry issues in 2009
In 2009, external forces will compel health industry organizations to react to new financial realities, regulations, and technology. Chief among those forces will be the effects of the economic crisis, a new president and Congress, and financial and technology companies looking to extend their reach into the health industry.  PricewaterhouseCoopers' report from the Health Research Institute (HRI) identifies nine significant issues that will shape the health industry in 2009.  To find out more about these nine issues and their implications read, Top nine health industry issues in 2009.
Proposals to policy: A national conversation on healthcare reform
Susan Dentzer, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs and health correspondent of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, moderated a panel of healthcare experts, economists and lawmakers as they discussed President Obama's health care reform proposals. This broadcast was recorded from the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. on November 20, 2008.
Healthcare policy in an Obama administration: Delivering on the promise of universal coverage
President Barack Obama has pledged to implement multiple changes in our health care system with the goal to increase access and affordability of health care in the United States. This report recognizes the difficulty in developing such reforms in light of current market conditions, the implications reforms could have and provides five suggestions to make health care more affordable. To find out more about how the President proposes to implement changes to the existing health care system and the possible impact of such reforms read, Healthcare policy in an Obama administration: Delivering on the promise of universal coverage.
PricewaterhouseCoopers answers five top questions on Form 990
While the debate continues to evolve regarding the lengths hospitals and not for profits must go to justify their tax exempt status — one thing is clear — the deadline looms. See more
Top eight health industry issues in 2008
Health organizations face a pivotal year in 2008 as they anticipate the wildcard outcome of the presidential election. Meanwhile, they must prepare for impending changes — pharmaceutical and life sciences companies are adapting to a new safety agenda from the FDA including the agency's expanded authority over post-market drug safety. See more
My brother's keeper: Growing expectations confront hospitals on community benefits and charity care
PwC interviewed healthcare executives across the country and convened a roundtable of hospital leaders to get behind the headlines of these issues in order to reveal solutions and leading practices around reporting, pricing, and business relationships.
Rethinking postretirement benefits
The FASB’s proposal, its impact on companies and capital markets, and the changing pact with the American worker