The Keckley Report

The Trump administration is moving into its second 100 days facing conditions more problematic than its first 100. For healthcare, this period will define the industry’s near-term future as changes…

This Sunday, the American Hospital Association will convene for its Annual Meeting in DC featuring 50 speakers covering a wide range of topics. It comes at a precarious time for…

Tax exemptions for hospitals are not a new topic inside healthcare, but lately they’ve drawn outside attention from regulators and in media. They seem to be asking ‘Do not-for-profit hospitals…

Last week, new cycles paid close attention to the economy with news mixed: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index hit a five year low of 50.80. But the Consumer…

This was a week for healthcare that’s unprecedented in modern history: A new CMS administrator: cardiothoracic surgeon and TV’s Dr. Oz won Senate confirmation by a party-line vote of 53-45….

The health system is low hanging fruit for federal spending hawks and government reformers. It’s increasingly evident the Trump administration’s well aware. The reasons are obvious: Size: Healthcare represents 32%…

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is the most consequential and controversial health legislation in our country’s history since LBJ’s Social…

Years ago, I taught an introductory class at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management to medical students also pursuing an MBA degree. Its intent was to equip future caregivers with…

In the President’s 99-minute address to Congress last Tuesday, not a mention of healthcare. None. Nada. Go figure. It’s not surprising but totally regrettable. Politicians on both sides of the…

Last week was the fifth of the Trump administration: it was significant for healthcare: The House of Representatives Republicans passed their “one big, beautiful budget bill” that aims to reduce…