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.

Hospitals experience 60% rise in bankruptcies, despite overall industry decline

A report from Gibbins Advisors found that, overall, the healthcare space is feeling the stress of economic chaos, including Medicaid cuts, tariffs and high interest rates.

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Americans in state of ‘economic anxiety,’ with healthcare topping list of worries: KFF

A new survey from the nonprofit research group found that many Americans are increasingly worried about the cost of living, but fears over how to pay for medical insurance premiums, drug costs and copays are afflicting a supermajority (66%).

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Rayus Radiology inks partnership with US speedskating, bobsled, ski and snowboard teams

The Minnesota-baed imaging group called the continued contract with three major winter sports organizations a “coup” for the company. 

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After third conviction, ‘fake nurse' finally gets 75 months in prison

The U.S. Department of Justice said Leticia Gallarzo, 51, most recently pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in Oct. 2023, but she skipped town and was able to get employment as a nurse and physician assistant in Illinois and California before being caught.

Democrat donkey v Republican elephant

Briefly: Democrats winning on healthcare | Hospital pharmacies blinded by bustle | Gambling boys | Obesity rises | more

If all American voters were single-issue deciders and the cost of healthcare were their issue, Democrat candidates would win the mid-term elections handily. But loyalists of the donkey party shouldn’t be smug around their elephant counterparts. 

4DMedical lands $100M in new funding to scale functional lung imaging technology

The company announced the funding on Monday, citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s clearance of its CT:VQ platform as the driver. 

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Express Scripts considering settlement with FTC to resolve insulin pricing dispute, filing reveals

The Federal Trade Commission said it's seeking a resolution with Cigna, the parent company of the pharmacy benefit manager. The agency filed an antitrust complaint against Express Scripts, Optum Rx and CVS Caremark in 2024, alleging the "Big Three" PBMs use anticompetitive tactics to control the insulin supply chain within their vertical.

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CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations

The third round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program includes treatments for HIV and diabetes, among other conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also released a list of the top 50 medications it deems strong candidates for future negotiations based on current prices and patient utilization.