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.

Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact
The 940-page document passed the House of Representatives in a 218 to 214 vote, and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. It contains a 20% cut to federal Medicaid funding, something Trump said he opposes.
Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials
MGMA and others who are part of the “Regulatory Relief Coalition” are urging Congress to continue pushing forward with the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
Provider pay increased by 4.9% across specialties in 2024, survey finds
A survey from the American Medical Group Association found that physicians and advanced care providers are making more money when compared to hours worked. However, the complications of inflation and the rising cost of care could eat into gains.
PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments
While Kardium raised $250 million in an oversubscribed funding round, Field Medical raised $35 million. Both companies are focused on designing and developing new pulsed field ablation technologies to help treat challenging arrhythmias.
Senate bounces spending bill back to House with 2.5% Medicare rad pay fix
In addition, there are no restrictions on pass-through entity taxes (PTET), which “benefits independent physician practices,” one expert notes.

Female doctors earn $2M less than men over the course of their medical careers

This income disparity accelerates during the initial years of practice, experts reported in Health Affairs.

American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation.

Radiology Partners constrained by ‘very high’ financial leverage, execution risk, Moody’s says

The investor service has issued two additional periodic reviews of industry players RadNet and U.S. Radiology Specialists.

Medicare spending on cardiology, interventional cardiology declined $906M in 2020

The American Medical Association highlighted Medicare spending for all specialties in a new report.

Medicare spending on diagnostic radiology services fell $890M below expected levels in 2020

COVID-19 has taken a sizable bite out of physicians’ finances, and the AMA is now using such data to convince officials not to further reduce pay.

Penn State radiology inks partnership to provide remote reads for fellow Keystone State hospital group

Allegheny Health Network has experienced “significant” growth in patient volumes, with leaders seeking outside assistance to satisfy the demand.

Rayus Radiology now the official medical provider for US speedskating, bobsled, ski and snowboard teams

The partnership includes the private equity-backed imaging group filling this key medical role at the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics.

‘Unsurprising and startling’: 'Shoppable’ radiology services sometimes 6 times pricier than Medicare rates

While the numbers are painful to see, researchers with Johns Hopkins and Michigan State University believe they’re necessary to help curb high costs.

Economics

Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact

Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials

Provider pay increased by 4.9% across specialties in 2024, survey finds

PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments

Senate bounces spending bill back to House with 2.5% Medicare rad pay fix