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.

Most hospitals fail online price transparency check—particularly for shoppable imaging services

Pricing for exams such as brain MRI, screening mammography, and head CT without contrast proved more difficult to track down compared to medications and lab testing.

Patients question radiology provider's billing practices after receiving notices from collections

Englewood, Colorado-based Radiology Imaging Associates says it has identified a software error likely responsible for the issue and is working to make corrections.

Boston-based tech company raises $8M to develop AI-powered CVD software

The company also announced that two specialists with more than 25 years of industry experience have joined its leadership team.

Nanox stock plummets after startup announces another delay in novel imaging system rollout

Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine said the setback stems from a third-party supplier of a key ceramic tube in its Nanox.ARC technology.

FDA nods to breast cancer AI, knee replacement 3D

A medical AI startup focused on breast cancer diagnostics has uncloaked from stealth mode, appointing an MD as CEO and concertedly promoting its initial software offering seven months after the FDA approved the product.

Cardiologist leaves Amazon leadership role to join digital health startup

In the past, Majmudar has also helped manage the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and served as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.

Walmart acquires telehealth provider MeMD

Walmart is advancing its healthcare capabilities with the acquisition of telehealth provider MeMD.

RadNet sees earnings surge 93%, revising 2021 projections as volumes climb amid relaxed restrictions

COVID-19 has been a “catalyst for tuck-in acquisitions,” as the company purchased 10 East Coast imaging centers in February and March, ballooning its total to 346.

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