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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State-run website helps patients, insurers save big on imaging exams

Patients and insurers have both saved significant money on medical imaging procedures thanks to a state-run website in New Hampshire, according to a researcher from the University of Michigan (UM) in Ann Arbor.  

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Global digital pathology market forecasted to reach $600M by 2022

The world market for digital pathology is expected to rise to $600 million by 2022, according to a new report from Signify Research. But it will have to overcome some strong obstacles first.

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E-cigs outperform other nicotine replacement options for smoking cessation

Amid the FDA’s crackdown on the e-cigarette industry due to rising rates of teen vaping, a new randomized trial revealed e-cigs are effective for their original purpose: The devices were almost twice as successful as other nicotine replacement therapies, like patches and gums, in helping people stop smoking.

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Meditech, Nuance to provide AI-powered virtual assistants

Nuance Communications and Meditech have announced a partnership to provide AI-powered virtual assistants to ease clinician workflows.

eMDs Acquires Aprima, Further Strengthening Position as a Leading Healthcare Ambulatory Solutions Organization

Acquisition creates comprehensive solution serving 63,000 providers worldwide

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3 ways to solve the bias problem in AI

As AI systems leave laboratories and are implemented in real world settings, bias will continue to be “an increasingly widespread problem.” So how can it be solved? 

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Apple, Aetna launch new app that notifies users of cheaper imaging exams

“We believe that people should be able to play a more active role in managing their well-being,” Apple COO, Jeff Williams, said in a prepared statement. “As we learn over time, the goal is to make more customized recommendations that will help members accomplish their goals and live healthier lives.”

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Nearly half of 3M, M*Modal customers feel positive toward $1B acquisition

More than 40 percent of hospitals and other healthcare providers believe 3M’s $1 billion acquisition of M*Modal will have an overall positive impact in the market, according to a survey by Reaction Data.