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.

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Healthcare fraud running rampant in South Florida

South Florida is “ground zero” for healthcare fraud, with companies popping up left and right ready to bilk Medicare and Medicaid for millions of dollars.

March 17, 2023
Medicare money payment physician. The CardioVascular Coalition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have both issued new statements highlighting their issues with the 2024 MPFS proposed rule. 

These 27 drugs will be subject to Medicare rebates

The Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program will lower coinsurance for Medicare Part B beneficiaries for certain drugs, with savings between $2 and $390 per average dose starting April 1.

March 16, 2023
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Medtronic, Edwards among the healthcare organizations chosen as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023

The annual list, now in its 17th year, was designed to celebrate companies that make ethical business practices a high priority. 

March 16, 2023
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New guidance details Medicare drug price negotiations coming in 2026

For the first time, Medicare will have the ability to negotiate prices of certain medications. These negotiations will focus on key questions such as the drug's benefits, the extent to which it fulfills an unmet medical need and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries.

March 16, 2023
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Rad Partners, Rayus Radiology and RadNet urge CMS to address ‘systemic threats’ to imaging access

Meanwhile, MedPAC has recommended a pay hike for physicians, drawing praise from the American Medical Association. 

March 16, 2023
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Tech firm, specializing in tools to enhance MR imaging, ups fundraising total to $140M

Perspectum's flagship product is a noninvasive AI tool used to help physicians evaluate for the signs of liver disease. 

March 16, 2023
The American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society issued a joint statement soon after CMS published its final rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The groups warned that the final rule could threaten patient access to high-quality care. Medicare cuts may harm patient care.

Industry groups agree MedPAC’s inflationary update is not enough

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) wants to tie physician payments to inflation. Healthcare groups say it doesn't go far enough

March 15, 2023
The American Medical Association (AMA) has declared climate change as a major healthcare emergency. Sunrises and sunsets have become increasingly red in recent years with additional particulate matter in the atmosphere from larger, massive wild fires. Photo by Dave Fornell

Bringing back the sabbatical: Radiologists offer 4 tips on how to make it happen

Two academic radiologists recently shared their experiences with taking extended time away from work in the hope that their story would encourage others to do the same. 

March 15, 2023