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Understanding Wage Index: What It Is and Why It Matters in Hospital Reimbursement


By Brian Bodi, Director, Health Care Consulting Practice
Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly)
By Joshua Stewart, Manager, Health Care Consulting Practice
Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly)


In the complex world of health care finance, the wage index plays a critical role in determining how much reimbursement a hospital receives for the care they provide to Medicare patients.
Understanding what the wage index is, how it is calculated, and why it matters can make a significant difference for health care administrators, financial analysts, and consultants working in the health care sector. Read article
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6 Key Federal Health Law Changes in 2025 and Their 2026 Impact


By David J. Davidson
Board Certified Healthcare Attorney, Dickinson Wright PLLC

2025 was a busy year for federal health law, with several major laws, regulations, and policy changes. Many of these will still be relevant in 2026. The following is a brief overview of the most significant developments and what they may mean going forward. Read article
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Health Plan Financial Reports for California and Washington State


By David Peel
Publisher and Editor, Healthcare News

We recently updated our financial reporting for health plans in California and Washington State. Click on the links below to see the numbers.

Most Downloaded Articles


The following articles were downloaded most often from May 2025 through October 2025.
  1. An Overview of the Nurse Manager’s Guide to Budgeting and Finance 2nd Edition By Al Rundio, PhD, DNP, RN, APRN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FIAAN, FAAN
  2. Top Five Shoes for Nurses By David Peel, Publisher and Editor, Healthcare News
  3. Imagination Is Essential for Good Legal Defense By Erica Erman, Attorney, Dickinson Wright, PLLC
  4. Enhanced Crackdown on Non-Compete Agreements By Kimberly J. Ruppel, Chair, Healthcare Litigation Task Force, Dickinson Wright, PLLC
  5. Prepare for Nationwide Change to HIPAA Regulations By Marisol Cook, Director, Health Care Consulting Practice, Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly)