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.

Patient leakage front and center for almost all health execs

Judging  by a random sample of 138 healthcare executives, nearly every denizen of every hospital or health-system C-suite in the U.S. believes patient leakage to be a concern requiring immediate attention.

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Lark Health raises $55M to expand AI partnerships, reach more patients

The company’s work with Anthem-affiliated health plans, in particular, is expected to prosper as a result of this additional funding.

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American College of Radiology proposes two new imaging-related CPT codes

If approved by the American Medical Association's editorial panel, one revision could go into effect as soon as July 1. 

Where the health-insured are (and aren’t)

Massachusetts has the lowest percentage of residents lacking health insurance in the country. Texas has the highest.

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ACR ‘alarmed’ by number of small practices included in CMS’ new mandatory payment model

College chief William Thorwarth Jr., MD, voiced his concerns in a recent letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

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Surgery chain opens freestanding imaging center as safer alternative to hospital-based radiology referrals

Medarva Healthcare also highlighted its newfound ability to “create a comprehensive continuum of outpatient care without the inconvenience—and cost—of a trip to the hospital." 

Low-income Americans open to overdue long-term care, as long as it’s paid for

Middle-aged individuals of modest means widely availed themselves of formal long-term care after Obamacare funded the expansion of Medicaid in participating states. 

Nanox

Embattled startup Nanox sees stock soar amid plans to showcase imaging technology at RSNA

Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine said the live demonstration will "crush" the "baseless claims" made about his Israel-based business.