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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Medtronic, DaVita launch new kidney health company

"Mozarc Medical's focus will be on meaningful and innovative kidney health technologies that improve the overall patient experience and increase access to care globally," CEO Ven Manda said. 

April 6, 2023
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Industry groups applaud bill connecting Medicare payments to inflation

Healthcare groups are applauding a bill in the House of Representatives that would ensure Medicare payments are tied to inflation.

April 6, 2023
Banner ASC in Sun City, Arizona.

PHOTO GALLERY: Behind the scenes at a cardiac ambulatory surgical center

A look inside a Banner Health cardiology ambulatory surgical center (ASC) in Sun City, Arizona.

April 6, 2023
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Envision inks deal to keep radiologists in-network; practice closes, plus more company news

Also, the founder of Madison Radiology is retiring after more than 40 years in practice, and Rayus Radiology recently added 2 locations.

April 6, 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. 

CMS finalizes reforms to address prior authorization problem that has plagued radiology

“People with Medicare deserve to ... be able to get the care they need without excessive burden or delays," the agency's deputy administrator said.

April 6, 2023
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Investors bet big on startup offering a ‘radiology department in a box’

OXOS Medical has ballooned its fundraising total to $45M, with Parkway Venture and Intel Capital leading the way, leaders announced.

April 5, 2023
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$300M research fund will focus on Alzheimer’s

The research fund aims to track the health of Americans for decades, with the intent of housing the long-term health information of 70% to 90% of the population.

April 5, 2023

Deductibles discourage patients from receiving recommended imaging, new survey charges

Such behaviors may lead to delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment and adverse outcomes, experts wrote Tuesday in Radiology

April 5, 2023