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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Gauss raises $20M for AI-based digital imaging platform

Gauss Surgical, a Los Altos, California-based healthcare technology company, announced that it raised $20 million in Series C funding to speed up the adoption of its Triton platform and develop new solutions.

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Radiologist says he was forced out of job after complaining about workplace bullying

Dr. Thomas Mammen, a radiologist currently working in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, is suing the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) for allegedly forcing him out of his job after he complained about workplace bullying.

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MITA supports research denouncing US medical device tax

A new study by the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) showing that the Affordable Care Act’s medical device tax is significantly flawed has gained support from the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA), according to a recent MITA news release.

Minnesota AG sues drugmakers over rising insulin costs

Minnesota’s attorney general filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, Oct. 16, accusing drug manufacturers Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly of deceptive price increases for insulin.

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Envision Healthcare acquires Decatur Radiology Physicians

Illinois-based Decatur Radiology Physicians (DRP) was acquired by Tennessee-based Envision Healthcare Corp., according to a statement from Edgemont Capital Partners.

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FDA, DHS announce partnership to combat medical device cybersecurity threats

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications announced that they will engage in a collaborative partnership to address medical device cybersecurity by coordinating and sharing information.

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ASRT announces $5K donation to support Hurricane Michael relief efforts

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced it will donate $5,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Michael Relief Fund to help with ongoing relief efforts.

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Are part-time cardiologists, diagnostic caths fading away?

The proportion of part-time cardiologists is declining at a time when one would expect health systems to be doing everything they can to keep competent physicians on board, according to MedAxiom’s 2018 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey.