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.

Employer-sponsored health plans to see 7% jump in premiums, survey finds
Consulting firm Mercer said employers are prepared to deploy cost-cutting measures, including better management of high-cost claims. However, Americans who get insurance through their workplace are likely to face higher out-of-pocket expenses, such as co-pays and deductibles.
Bedside POCUS could save hospitals millions when used on patients with shortness of breath
“The explanation here is simple. Ultrasound gives you more information, and more concrete information, about what’s going on,” authors of a new JAMA study say.
Kneecapping National Institutes of Health will stifle economic growth, radiology groups warn
Over 500 healthcare organizations including the ACR issued their plea as Congress considers 2026 funding for the key federal agency.
Beware of employment contract clawbacks, radiologists caution job seekers
Members of the specialty should begin their next job with an exit strategy in mind or risk losing a hefty sum in the process, according to a new opinion piece.
94% of radiologists surveyed say they’re not getting paid enough for multidisciplinary meetings
Such gatherings are a “cornerstone of modern healthcare,” experts note, bringing together docs of different specialties to discuss complex cases.

AI-powered analysis for older patients at center of new partnership

MyndYou, a New York City-based healthcare technology company, will now be working with Allscripts clients to monitor their patients for cognitive changes and avoid hospitalization whenever possible.

Fired former radiology director sues hospital, alleging gender discrimination

Jennifer McDowell, 45, claims she endured harassment, unequal pay and retaliation and is seeking more than $75,000 in compensation.

Cardiology AI specialists raise $15M

Cardiologs, a cardiology diagnostics company with offices in Paris and Boston, has raised $15 million in Series A funding.

Startup aimed at addressing misdiagnoses in radiology raises $23.5M

Covera Health will use the funds to speed up research and development of tools to measure the impact of errors in imaging.

Zipnosis, GYANT partner on new patient engagement solution for health systems

Zipnosis, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based healthcare technology company, has kicked off a new partnership with GYANT, a San Francisco-based company focused on improving physician-patient communication with AI.

Could 2020 be the year of women in cardiology?

A number of female cardiologists are leading, or preparing to lead, top cardiology organizations this year. Could 2020 mean a paradigm shift for the field?

Lunit raises $26M to ramp up sales of AI software

Lunit, a medical software company based out of South Korea, has completed a Series C funding round worth $26 million.

US Radiology Specialists adds South Carolina practice to its national network

The Raleigh, North Carolina, company's growing team of providers now stretches across 13 states and 130 outpatient centers.

Economics

Employer-sponsored health plans to see 7% jump in premiums, survey finds

Bedside POCUS could save hospitals millions when used on patients with shortness of breath

Kneecapping National Institutes of Health will stifle economic growth, radiology groups warn

Beware of employment contract clawbacks, radiologists caution job seekers

94% of radiologists surveyed say they’re not getting paid enough for multidisciplinary meetings