Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Medicare Advantage grows into a $10B-plus opportunity for go-getter brokers selling plans for private insurers
These third-party marketers earn commissions from their insurer clients not only upon initial signups but also every time “their” enrollees renew without changing plans.
Trump’s SEC eliminates 50-year-old ‘gag rule’ for enforcement settlements
The agency cited free speech as its reasoning for rescinding the long-standing policy. While in place, the rule barred companies that agreed to settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission from publicly denying allegations made by regulators.
Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows
RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model.
Optum Rx outlines changes to PBM business model, promising price transparency
The company made the changes after its manufacturer rebates for insulin were challenged by the Federal Trade Commission. Among other shifts, Optum said 100% of all rebates will be distributed to customers by 2028.
Heartflow reports significant revenue growth as CCTA sees wider adoption
The company keeps gaining momentum thanks to the success of its AI-powered imaging software.

ACC President Cathie Biga explains how cardiologist employment models undergoing a profound transformation during an interview with Cardiovascular Digital Editor Dave Fornell at ACC 2024.

What happened to cardiology's private practices?

Hospital employment models, reimbursement policies and private equity have all led to a massive reduction in the number of cardiologists working for a private practice, ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, told Cardiovascular Business.

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Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires Arizona practice with 4 locations

Florida-based Cardiovascular Associates of America has expanded its roster to include a team of 14 cardiologists and advanced practitioners in Arizona.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Large language models, other GenAI options stimulating tech purchasing in healthcare

Budgeting for generative AI in healthcare has skyrocketed, albeit in pockets, by as much as 300% year over year.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, chief of cardiology, Centennial Heart at Parkridge Medical Center, and a physician director of cardiovascular disease for HCA Healthcare. She was the co-chair of a four-part series on the business of cardiology sessions at ACC 2024. She explains why ACC chose to concentrate on business. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Cardiologybusiness

Why the business side of cardiology was a key focus at ACC.24

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient.

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta explain different approaches to the main issues facing radiology during a presentation at RBMA 2024. #RBMA $RBMA24 #RBMA2024

Strategies to solve the toughest issues facing radiology practice management

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta from Healthcare Administrative Partners explain how to best tackle real-world issues radiology practices are facing.

Business Intelligence

Medicare Advantage grows into a $10B-plus opportunity for go-getter brokers selling plans for private insurers

Trump’s SEC eliminates 50-year-old ‘gag rule’ for enforcement settlements

Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

Optum Rx outlines changes to PBM business model, promising price transparency

Heartflow reports significant revenue growth as CCTA sees wider adoption