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.

Private equity-backed US Heart and Vascular adds large Texas-based cardiology practice to its roster

HeartPlace, a Dallas-based cardiology practice with more than 20 locations, is the newest member of the USHV family.

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New dual modality ultrasound technique offers greater 'accessibility, portability and cost effectiveness'

The hope is that the technique could lead to earlier detection of diseases by simultaneously identifying structural and functional abnormalities that standard ultrasound imaging methods alone cannot.

DOJ targets COVID-related healthcare fraud

One official described it as the 'largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action' of its kind.

How a hospital system automated more than 60% of its prior authorization workflows in radiology

IT experts have used a mix of robotic process automation, AI and machine learning to fuel the new PA process.

Radiology Partners added 500 physicians to its roster in 2022, now spans all 50 states

Meanwhile, credit analysts are issuing caution around the California-based practice’s aggressive, debt-fueled growth strategy.

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Providers chart uptick in number of breast MRI denials issued by insurers

Among vulnerable women with BRCA1/2 mutations, about 14% never received this vital exam after the rejection, MSK researchers reported.

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Medtronic laying off undisclosed number of employees to reduce costs

“These decisions are never easy, and we’re taking great care to treat all impacted employees with dignity and respect," the company told Cardiovascular Business in a statement.

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.

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