The Keckley Report

Last week, the DC-based Business Group on Health released its latest survey of Big Business’ views about U.S. healthcare: they’re worried about rising costs (as usual) and see a need…

The Federal Trade Commission issued a scathing 20-page report last Monday criticizing hospital Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) agreements and urging state lawmakers to suspend their use. “The FTC routinely…

Last week, a federal judge in Alabama approved a final settlement of $2.67 billion with Blue Cross Blue Shield companies in a 2012 lawsuit over alleged anticompetitive behavior that negatively…

The Labor Department reported Friday that the U.S. added 528,000 jobs in July including 69,600 in healthcare. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, June job openings were down to 10.7…

Last week, reports from the U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce confirmed what many suspected: the U.S. economy is in a down cycle and recovery is unlikely before mid-2023 at…

The labor market is tight. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Consumers are worried but still spending. And this week, 5 key indicators of the economy’s strength/vulnerability will be reported:…

This week, hundreds gathered at the American Hospital Association’s 2022 Leadership Summit in San Diego. The themes in the 70-plus sessions are familiar: ·        Hospitals have weathered the Covid storm…

This weekend, hospital leaders will gather in San Diego for the American Hospital Association’s Annual Leadership Summit. The 3-day meeting features sessions about hospital governance, leadership, Covid, health equity, systemness,…

The Supreme Court ended its 2021-2022 term issuing 58 rulings including 2 last week with immediate consequence to the healthcare industry: ·        Xiulu Ruan v. United States (20-1410) June 27,…

Four decisions by the Supreme Court in the last 10 days will fundamentally change U.S. healthcare for decades to come: June 15, 2022: American Hospital Association v Becerra (20-1114) In…