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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Hospital CEO exits on the rise again

“Companies are undergoing a significant amount of change as they respond to economic challenges, higher costs and talent management issues,” says Andrew Challenger, SVP of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

April 19, 2023

Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

April 19, 2023
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UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners, claiming it perpetrated scheme in ‘unscrupulous pursuit of profits’

Rad Partners countered, saying the claims are "without merit" and a smokescreen to take attention away from a contract dispute. 

April 18, 2023
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Decreasing energy consumption in radiology: How one hospital reduced use and saved big

Energy consumption reduction tactics could decrease greenhouse gas emissions owed to radiology while also saving departments tens of thousands of dollars every year. 

April 18, 2023
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Poverty is a leading cause of death

Poverty was associated with 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people 15 years and older, according to a recent study published in JAMA. 

April 18, 2023

4 policy levers politicians can pull to address private equity’s growing interest in radiology

Harvard Medical School experts believe U.S. regulators need more firepower to begin better understanding the impact of such trends. 

April 18, 2023
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Startup aiming to simplify the process for booking imaging appointments raises $12M

Scan.com is expanding into 5 new states with the goal of making scheduling an appointment as easy as securing a hotel room on the web.

April 18, 2023
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Merck to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8B

The acquisition is one of 2023's biggest healthcare deals so far.

April 17, 2023