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.

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lumexa Imaging raises nearly $463M from successful IPO
“Going public is not a finish line. It’s the beginning of our next chapter,” CEO Caitlin Zulla, MPH, said in prepared remarks Dec. 11.
News gems: Hospital price caps, costly drinking water, child-unready hospitals, more
A U.S. state is enjoying $50 million in annual savings after imposing price caps on its hospitals. OK—but what good things (or workers) got sacrificed?
The only heart failure treatment of its kind: Learn the latest billing recommendations for Barostim procedures
The Barostim device from CVRx continues to gain momentum as a go-to heart failure treatment. A free webinar is scheduled to examine the device's new CPT codes, which go into effect in 2026.

Justice Department accuses radiologist of amassing $6.5M in improper Medicare payments

James McGuckin, MD, allegedly submitted more than 500 false claims for unnecessary vascular procedures between 2016 to 2019, the DOJ said.

Radiology Partners leader suggests 4 ways to fix the ‘dysfunctional’ No Surprises Act

Richard E. Heller, MD, MBA, the company's associate CMO for health policy and communications, detailed his thoughts in a recently published editorial.

Radiology provider Envision Healthcare scores $91M judgment against UnitedHealthcare

The nation's largest insurer reportedly breached its contract with the PE-backed multispecialty group by “unilaterally reducing reimbursement rates.”

Private equity buying up a growing share of cancer care clinics

Between 2003 and 2022, PE platform companies poured money into 724 oncology clinics, or about 10% of all locations.

Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires Florida practice with team of 26 cardiologists

Cardiovascular Associates of America has acquired a Florida-based cardiovascular group with a team of 26 cardiologists working out of three locations.

CVRx ‘thrilled’ with Q1 performance as Barostim use continues to increase

The company has seen significant improvements in revenue and the number of centers actively using its technology.

Nanox shares up 63% after scoring FDA clearance for new imaging system

The Nanox.ARC utilizes novel, cold-cathode X-ray tubes and charges physicians using a “pay per scan” business model.

Nurses return to hospitals after pandemic exodus

Hospitals are seeing a return of the nursing workforce after many left their jobs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economics

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lumexa Imaging raises nearly $463M from successful IPO

News gems: Hospital price caps, costly drinking water, child-unready hospitals, more

The only heart failure treatment of its kind: Learn the latest billing recommendations for Barostim procedures