Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Scott Becker - 7 Healthcare News Stories We Are Following Today 11-24-25
Nov 24, 2025
Scott dives into the latest healthcare news, highlighting modest rate increases from CMS for outpatient hospitals. He explores how Trinity Health is navigating challenges in the sector. Meanwhile, large health systems are expanding while many smaller ones face financial troubles. The podcast also discusses a concerning trend with 91 hospitals implementing job cuts. Additionally, there's a preview of an upcoming major healthcare meeting featuring nearly 800 speakers. Tune in for insights on the ever-evolving healthcare landscape!
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Modest CMS Outpatient Rate Bump
- CMS increased outpatient hospital rates slightly, which may provide limited relief to hospitals.
- Scott Becker frames this as a modest bump that could help but won't solve larger financial pressures.
Trinity Health Tackles Sector Headwinds
- Trinity Health is actively addressing sector headwinds as a large not-for-profit system.
- Scott Becker highlights Trinity as an example of a not-for-profit navigating current challenges.
For-Profits Outperform Not-For-Profits
- For-profit health systems are financially outperforming not-for-profits, and the gap is widening.
- Scott Becker notes this growing divergence in financial performance across system types.