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.

Why more doctors should pursue business and leadership training
“Just as medicine has its own language, so does business," two surgeons explained in a new editorial.
Q&A: The role of employers in achieving healthcare price transparency
An exclusive interview with Hal Andrews, President and CEO of Trilliant Health, on the topic of price transparency and how regulators and companies can contain costs for patients.
Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off gets a name, kicking off ‘new and exciting chapter’
The new name will be familiar to anyone who knows the history of Medtronic's diabetes business.
UnitedHealthcare caves to pressure, exempting some imaging services from cost-cutting program
The country’s largest insurer launched its Designated Diagnostic Provider program in 2022, steering beneficiaries to imaging centers that meet quality and efficiency requirements.
A new payer tactic: Using AI to curtail routine radiology claims, after imaging is already delivered
“Unlike [prior authorization], this model does not delay patient care and does not hold members liable to pay for unneeded exams,” writes radiologist Mark Hiatt, MD, MBA.

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

After lawsuit and lengthy delays, imaging firm finally moves forward with merger deal

The agreement dates to December 2022, when QT Imaging first started discussing a sale to investment firm GigCapital.

Strategic Radiology expands to its 23rd state, adding 48-physician new member practice

Based in the coastal city of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Carolina Radiology Associates is the state’s largest private imaging group.

Radiology Partners raises $720M in ‘growth equity’—more than double its target

The nation’s largest radiology practice also has closed previously announced debt restructuring transactions that provide RP with greater financial flexibility.

Insurance plans still denying more claims for PCSK9 inhibitors than other cardiovascular drugs

Despite an expanded indication from the FDA and lower prices, patient access to these cholesterol-lowering medications remains a significant issue.

uchealth sues patients for unpaid medical bills faces public scrutiny

Academic medical institution sues patients for unpaid medical bills, faces hot light of public scrutiny

The largest hospital system in a large Western state is feeling the heat of negative publicity over how it goes after patients who owe the system money.

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Private equity-backed LucidHealth marks first foray into Southwest via HCA partnership

“Growing into this market allows us to move toward a national presence and we are excited for more opportunities like this in the future," said COO David Grau.

Fresh off bankruptcy, radiology provider Akumin inks hospital joint venture deal

The company is partnering with Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center to help expand radiation oncology services across the Reno marketplace.

Economics

Why more doctors should pursue business and leadership training

Q&A: The role of employers in achieving healthcare price transparency

Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off gets a name, kicking off ‘new and exciting chapter’

UnitedHealthcare caves to pressure, exempting some imaging services from cost-cutting program

A new payer tactic: Using AI to curtail routine radiology claims, after imaging is already delivered