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.

CT Scan

Accessibility, reimbursement and other issues limit uptake of PET/CT among oncologists, survey reveals

Difficulty obtaining PET/CT scans was reported by 55% of respondents, with 21% citing this as the greatest barrier in treating classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

April 27, 2023
Price shopping transparency

CMS to punish hospitals sooner for price transparency noncompliance

Several studies have found that compliance is low with the government's new price transparency regulations. CMS hopes these newly announced changes can make a difference. 

April 27, 2023
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm.

Florida-based network of outpatient vascular centers partners with 2 private equity investment firms

American Vascular Associates believes the new investments from Petra Capital Partners and Canopy Capital Partners should help it keep up with the rising demand of outpatient treatment options. 

April 27, 2023
A gavel and a stethoscope

Cardiologist who assaulted, threatened to kill his wife owes her more than $600K

The doctor received two years’ probation for assaulting and threatening to kill his wife. His wife also sued him over this abuse, with the courts ruling that she was owed more than $600,000. 

April 27, 2023
Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.

Radiology societies ‘alarmed’ by administrative burden, costs posed by new Cigna policy

Starting in May, the health insurer will require the submission of medical office notes when docs seek payment in certain scenarios. 

April 27, 2023
Walmart imaging

Walmart Health expanding into 3rd new state, offering imaging, Epic EHR integration

The Arkansas-based retail giant previously announced plans to more than double its healthcare footprint by the end of 2024. 

April 26, 2023
Telehealth

Conifer, Welldoc partner in digital health app

Conifer Health Solutions, a revenue cycle and value-based care solution provider, has teamed up with Welldoc to launch a new digital health app, Conifer Connect.

April 26, 2023
A location of Lumina imaging in Ohio

Hospital system seeks to scale imaging chain offering scans at up to 70% below traditional pricing

MetroHealth will expand its Lumina brand of patient-centric imaging sites via a franchise model, offering others a turn-key way to create retail-like radiology offerings. 

April 25, 2023