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.

Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show
The Washington Post reported that it reviewed documents from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, confirming that the cost of medical coverage is set to spike for 17 million Americans. Open enrollment for coverage through Affordable Care Act exchanges begins on Nov. 1.
PSMA-PET imaging not the most cost-effective option for many prostate cancer patients
The exam effectively helps providers manage patients’ treatment options, but for some, the costs associated with those treatments may negate the value of its findings.
Radiology groups rail against additional tariffs on imaging devices
RSNA, RadNet, the RBMA and Japanese imaging leaders all recently spoke out against the possibility of more fees on device imports.
Proposed tax on billionaires in California would generate $100B for Medicaid, backers say
The ballot measure was recently sent to the state attorney general’s office for approval. Once cleared, supporters can begin collecting signatures for its inclusion in the 2026 elections. The proposed law has the backing of one of the largest labor unions in the state.
CMS recalls furloughed workers ahead of ACA open enrollment
Despite the ongoing government shutdown, some 3,000 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services staff will be returning to the office just in time for Americans to begin looking for health coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The agency said the employees will be paid for the days they work.

Imaging specialists raise $11M for AI-powered lung disease detection

VIDA Diagnostics, a Coralville, Iowa-based imaging technology company, has announced the completion of a Series C financing round worth $11 million.

Microsoft signs deal to sell AI-powered blood tests for CVD

Microsoft has signed a new deal with Prevencio, a cardiovascular health company based in Kirkland, Washington, to market and sell AI-powered cardiac blood tests to the public.

Non-US citizens less likely to receive treatment for CV ills

U.S.-born and -naturalized citizens are far more likely than noncitizens to receive treatment for CVD risk factors, researchers reported in Circulation this month.

EHRA 2020 in Vienna canceled over coronavirus concerns

The event was scheduled to occur March 29-31 in Vienna.

AHA criticized for faulty marketing partnership with Bayer

The American Heart Association is facing criticism after partnering with Bayer to promote the company’s low-dose aspirin in Walmart pharmacies across the U.S., STAT reported March 9.

Radiology’s share of bone marrow biopsy market surges by 262%, with room for further growth

Experts from several institutions recently highlighted this trend in a new analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

New AI partnership aims to bring advanced monitoring solutions to Texas

A new partnership between care.ai and the Texas Hospital Association (THA) is focused on getting AI-powered autonomous monitoring technology implemented throughout the Lone Star State.

AI specialists raise $20M to fight ongoing ‘crisis in medicine’

Suki, a healthcare technology company based out of Redwood City, California, has announced the completion of a Series B funding round worth $20 million.

Economics

Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show

PSMA-PET imaging not the most cost-effective option for many prostate cancer patients

Radiology groups rail against additional tariffs on imaging devices

Proposed tax on billionaires in California would generate $100B for Medicaid, backers say

CMS recalls furloughed workers ahead of ACA open enrollment