The newsletter discusses the reporting discrepancies in charity care by hospitals, with HCA Healthcare allegedly overstating its charity care to receive more funds from government programs. It also mentions UnitedHealth Group’s upcoming report on the costs of the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Additionally, the newsletter covers the disappointment in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2025, leading to a stock sell-off in the industry. It highlights the growth of jobs in the healthcare sector, particularly in home health and hospitals. The newsletter also touches on Indiana’s new law for more oversight of healthcare deals and includes an investigation into MultiPlan by the New York Times.
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HCA’s charity care filings are on hyperdrive
