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.

Most organizations using AI for radiology are unsure of its ROI
New survey data suggest that AI reimbursement is still lagging. However, leaders remain confident in the technology's long-term impact.
Edwards Lifesciences shares positive outlook for 2026, pointing to continued importance of TAVR
The company expects TAVR sales alone to be as high as $4.9 billion in 2026. Other minimally invasive therapies are projected to make a major impact as well.
Radiology vendor Agfa to eliminate 145 positions amid continued declines in film business
The move is part of over $29 million (USD) in cost reductions, revealed last month during the Belgium-based company's quarterly earnings announcement.
Plan to extend ACA tax credits finds bipartisan support in the House
The new proposal to extend expanded subsidies for health plans sold through the Affordable Care Act is being backed by 35 Republicans and Democrats—but as the New York Times points out, it will be hard for the bill to get a floor vote.
Drug discounts for safety-net hospitals up in the air and into the courts
HHS’s 340B drug discount program is set to shift to a rebate model on New Year’s Day. But a lawsuit and temporary restraining order filed by the AHA and others may block the change from going live on time.

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.

Despite other cancellations, ACC.20 is a go

The American College of Cardiology will proceed with its annual meeting this month in Chicago amid other cancellations due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus worries force ESC to cancel upcoming conference

The European Society of Cardiology has canceled its annual Acute Cardiovascular Care conference slated for March 7-9 in Athens, Greece. Coronavirus was named as the reason for the change of plans.

Verizon, radiology provider partner to create ‘next generation medical imaging’ using 5G

The two companies formally launched their partnership, with a ribbon cutting at the new Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub.

Economics

Most organizations using AI for radiology are unsure of its ROI

Edwards Lifesciences shares positive outlook for 2026, pointing to continued importance of TAVR

Radiology vendor Agfa to eliminate 145 positions amid continued declines in film business

Plan to extend ACA tax credits finds bipartisan support in the House

Drug discounts for safety-net hospitals up in the air and into the courts