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.

CMS raising rate for outpatient lung cancer screening by more than 37% in final rule

The update is part of a slew of changes in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule.

Top-cited interventional radiology studies average $57K in undisclosed payments

Among the 396 authors of the top 100 most-referenced publications, 97% neglected to disclose at least one active financial relationship, according to a new analysis.

UnitedHealthcare, hospital system reach agreement after spat over imaging costs 2-3 times local average

UHC cut Montefiore out of network in January, calling it “New York City’s most expensive health system," but plans to restore access Dec. 1.

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Boston-based pharmaceutical company raises $300M to develop cardiovascular treatments

The investment is expected to go toward ramping up development, bringing in additional employees and more.

10 principles that 3 regulators deem essential for healthcare AI development

Makers of AI models for use in healthcare should think through the potential actions of any “humans in the loop” of their tool’s implementation in real-world clinical settings.

Learning from the best: The world’s top 20 universities for cardiology

U.S. News & World Report evaluated data from more than 2,000 schools to build its ranking. Did your school make the list?

Notable regulatory approvals of emerging technologies over the past 30 days

Along with AI in its various iterations, the list may include virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing and visualization, robotics and other innovative technologies changing healthcare delivery.

Emergency department spending in the US grew 4.4% to $136B, outpacing healthcare overall

Road injuries, falls and urinary diseases accounted for the highest percentage of that total, according to new figures published in PLOS One.

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