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.

Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners, claiming it perpetrated scheme in ‘unscrupulous pursuit of profits’

Rad Partners countered, saying the claims are "without merit" and a smokescreen to take attention away from a contract dispute.

Decreasing energy consumption in radiology: How one hospital reduced use and saved big

Energy consumption reduction tactics could decrease greenhouse gas emissions owed to radiology while also saving departments tens of thousands of dollars every year.

Poverty is a leading cause of death

Poverty was associated with 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people 15 years and older, according to a recent study published in JAMA.

4 policy levers politicians can pull to address private equity’s growing interest in radiology

Harvard Medical School experts believe U.S. regulators need more firepower to begin better understanding the impact of such trends.

Startup aiming to simplify the process for booking imaging appointments raises $12M

Scan.com is expanding into 5 new states with the goal of making scheduling an appointment as easy as securing a hotel room on the web.

Merck to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8B

The acquisition is one of 2023's biggest healthcare deals so far.

Cano Health separates leadership roles following board member exits

The news comes just days after three former board members penned an open letter to all Cano Health shareholders discussing their concerns about the company.

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