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.

Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging unveils pricing of IPO
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company—which formerly went by US Radiology Specialists—is offering 25 million shares of common stock at $18.50 apiece.
Study finds big hospitals overpaid, rural facilities overlooked in Change Healthcare relief
Researchers from University of Minnesota found that over 300 small, rural hospitals didn't even apply for relief. At the same time, many larger, for-profit systems received hundreds of thousands in overpayments. The findings are published in Health Affairs.
How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people
The American public’s trust in healthcare institutions, long a matter of common courtesy, fell off a cliff after the COVID-19 crisis. Two academic physicians propose a treatment pathway for the injured patient—aka our healthcare system’s reputation for reliability.
In brief: Hospitals v. pharmacies in court, lights on at all-electric hospital, money-minded nonprofits, more
A new hospital is about to become the largest in the country intended to operate on electricity only.
In-house radiology 3D printing could slash costs by up to 70% per model
A 3D printer investment could "pay for itself after just a few prints,” new data suggest.

CV drugs market projected to exceed $92B by 2026

The global cardiovascular drugs market is expected to reach $92.3 billion by 2026, according to a report from Acumen Research and Consulting.

US life expectancy on the rise for 1st time in 4 years

Fresh data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics suggests U.S. life expectancy is climbing for the first time since 2014—but heart disease remains the number-one threat to mortality in the country.

Imaging giant Philips eyes exit from $2.5B appliance business to focus on healthcare

Officials noted that the product line is no longer seen as a "strategic fit" for the Amsterdam-based company.

Silicon Valley tech company, imaging practices merge to ‘change the face of radiology’

Halo Diagnostics announced Jan. 30 that it’s teaming up with several California providers in a bid to take the speciality "to the next level."

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pledges $1.3M toward biomedical imaging research

An organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan has dedicated more than $1 million to an international coalition of imaging centers and their mission to advance health knowledge.

GYANT, Cleveland Clinic partner to improve patient experience with AI

GYANT, a San Francisco-based healthcare technology company, has launched an expanded partnership with Cleveland Clinic aimed at improving patient communication.

Radiologist dodges malpractice suit, attorney must pay $1.2M for mishandling case

Della Gallegos had brain scans completed in 2006, but a radiologist did not spot her tumor at the time. Years later, the patient sued her legal representation after he failed to file a lawsuit against the the imaging expert in a timely manner.

Biotronik names Mayo Clinic cardiologist as 1st CMO

Berlin-based CV tech company Biotronik has hired cardiologist David Hayes, MD, as its first chief medical officer, the company announced Jan. 27.

Economics

Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging unveils pricing of IPO

Study finds big hospitals overpaid, rural facilities overlooked in Change Healthcare relief

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people

In brief: Hospitals v. pharmacies in court, lights on at all-electric hospital, money-minded nonprofits, more

In-house radiology 3D printing could slash costs by up to 70% per model