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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Informal caregiving costs for CVD in US projected to skyrocket to $128B by 2035

The cost of informal caregiving for Americans with heart disease and stroke is projected to more than double over the next two decades, increasing from $61 billion in 2015 to $128 billion by 2035, according to a policy statement published April 9 in Circulation.

April 9, 2018
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2 CT exams, 2 very different prices: 1 costs 33 times more than the other

Just because a patient receives two imaging exams that are exactly the same doesn't guarantee the billing will match. A Florida man had first-hand experience with this—being charged 33 times more for a second CT scan than his first, according to an April 9 article in NPR's "Bill of the Month" series.

April 9, 2018

CVD patients with depression have increased expenditures, negative self-perception of health

Depression, whether it's diagnosed or not, can have several negative effects on the health of cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients, according to new research presented April 7 at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018 in Arlington, Virginia.

April 9, 2018

ZIP code a factor in prevalence of obesity

ZIP codes may be related to the prevalence of obesity, according to new research from the University of Arkansas, published April 4 in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice.

April 9, 2018

Low-income families experience heavy financial burdens for CVD treatment

Out-of-pocket expenses for the treatment of chronic heart disease lead to significant financial burdens for low-income families, even for those with health insurance, according to preliminary research presented April 6 at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018 in Arlington, Virginia.

April 9, 2018

RadNet acquires 5 imaging centers to expand California footprint

RadNet recently expanded its California footprint by acquiring five imaging centers in the Fresno area, making it the leading non-hospital-based outpatient imaging operator in the region, according to an April 6 release.

April 6, 2018

Strategic Radiology welcomes Minneapolis Radiology Associates to coalition of independent practices

Strategic Radiology announced Friday, April 6, that Minneapolis Radiology Associates has joined its coalition of independent radiology practices, making it the company’s 10th affiliate.

April 6, 2018

Facebook wanted hospitals, ACC to share patient data

Amid ongoing controversies involving misuse of information about its users, Facebook has shelved plans to share user data with several major U.S. hospitals. CNBC reported the social media giant had scientists approach organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, about the project.

April 6, 2018