Economics

This channel highlights factors that impact hospital and healthcare economics and revenue. This includes news on healthcare policies, reimbursement, marketing, business plans, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, salaries, staffing, and the implementation of a cost-effective environment for patients and providers.

artificial intelligence federal regulation

Lawmakers slam UnitedHealth handling of Change cyberattack amid lingering impact on physician practices

Finance Committee Chairman and Sen. Ron Wyden called the Feb. 21 incident "the biggest cybersecurity disruption to healthcare in American history.” 

May 1, 2024
Healthcare M&A, mergers and acquisitions business deal.

Ecolab selling its surgical solutions business for $950M

Medline has entered into a “definitive agreement” to buy the surgical division, giving the company access to a variety of surgical supplies and equipment used by clinicians and patients.

May 1, 2024
healthcare business deal

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. 

May 1, 2024
Walmart imaging

Walmart’s experiment offering imaging at its superstores fails as retailer closes all clinics

"The challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable," the retailer said Tuesday. 

May 1, 2024
healthcare workers moonlighting to make ends meet

Radiologist shortage leaves patients facing imaging delays at upward of 2 weeks in 1 state

Numerous hospitals are grappling with unfilled positions and exam backlogs, Michigan Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters told the Detroit News. 

May 1, 2024
Best states for nurses 2024

Best and worst states for nurses 2024

Comparing all 50 states on 20 metrics of job satisfaction for nurses, WalletHub has landed on a familiar favorite for the top spot.

April 30, 2024
boston scientific acquires axonics

Hologic purchases competitor for $310M

Hologic has agreed to buy Endomag, a privately held breast cancer surgery company in the U.K.

April 30, 2024
Walmart Health clinic in Florida

Walmart Health closing all locations, ending telehealth services

All 51 of Walmart’s care centers are closing; however, they will remain open as patients are transitioned to other providers.

April 30, 2024