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.

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RadNet bracing for $11M drop in 2021 revenue following Medicare reimbursement update

The Los Angeles-based firm said it plans to permanently reduce staffing levels and trim travel expenses to help counter the cut. 

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5 key takeaways from a new study on cannabis and cardiovascular health

Medicinal marijuana has gained considerable acceptance in recent years, and some states have even legalized the recreational use of the drug. But what are its impacts on a person’s cardiovascular health?

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NIH launches $20M project to identify kids at risk of deadly post-COVID disease

Federal officials will award successful proposals in a bid to understand the causes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome or MIS-C.

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American Heart Association retracts, denounces anti-affirmative action article after heavy backlash

One of the article’s biggest critics, it seems, was the author’s own institution.

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Imaging lobbyist slams new bill granting third-party servicers access to medical devices during COVID-19

“While the intention of the bill’s sponsors is to protect patients, the unintended consequences of this legislation would increase the risk to patient safety,” said Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA.

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Intelerad acquires private cloud provider Radius

The move builds upon the Montreal tech company’s cloud-based imaging strategy and allows Intelerad to provide a flexible approach to managed services and a hybrid cloud solution to providers.

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ACR ‘extremely disappointed’ with CMS’s finalized proposal that could cost imaging field billions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently unveiled its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which is set to take effect on Jan. 1.

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Medical malpractice lawsuit alleges botched IR procedure contributed to patient’s death

The claim also charges that the interventional radiologist did nothing to confirm the proper placement of a catheter, such as ordering necessary imaging.