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.

Imaging advocates issue ‘call to action’ over UnitedHealthcare payment policy

The nation's largest insurer has allegedly advocated for one CT exam over another, and physicians are urging it to put patients first, rather than any specific test.

Prominent imaging groups push for first radiology-specific artificial intelligence CPT code

The Category 3 code proposal would cover AI analysis for the detection of vertebral fractures and could take effect as soon as Jan. 1, 2022.

Hyperfine secures $90M to ‘aggressively’ advance commercial expansion, fast-track AI developments

A number of investors pitched in during this series D financing round, including GV (formerly Google Ventures), Nextrans and Axiom Associates, the Guilford, Connecticut, startup said recently.

Nanox Imaging sees stock rebound sharply following sell-off, fueled by positive FDA clearance news

The Israel-based startup had announced late Monday that its stockowners were unloading nearly 2.9 million shares, dragging the price downward.

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.

The 10 most expensive drugs patients may give themselves

At a list price of $86,000 per month, Zokinvy is right now the costliest medication in the U.S. that patients can self-administer.

Vaccine distribution help on the way from Google

Google Cloud has launched an AI-backed technology toolkit to help government health personnel direct COVID vaccine doses and other resources where they’re most needed.

Former imaging informatics researcher facing federal charges after fraudulently obtaining $1.7M grant

Lin Yang is accused of purposely hiding his ties to the Chinese government in relation to his imaging research and a tool known as "MuscleMiner."

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