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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4 things radiologists should know about Pennsylvania’s patient notification law

Pennsylvania (PA) Act 112, requires imaging facilities in the state to notify patients of abnormal imaging results. Authors of a Sept. 28 case study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology examined what this law does and how health systems are responding.

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Bernie Sanders suffers artery blockage during campaign event

Vermont senator and presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders was hospitalized Tuesday for an artery blockage that required two stents, the New York Times reports.

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Novartis enlists Microsoft to speed AI implementation

In a move closely partnering big pharma with big tech, Novartis and Microsoft have jointly announced a strategic alliance.

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Survey finds human-resources leaders turning to AI in force

Leaders of HR departments are looking to AI for help improving the employee experience. As part of the effort, some 59% are considering or already adding virtual employee assistants like chatbots.

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TMVR with MitraClip increases life expectancy—at a cost

An economic analysis of COAPT data suggests edge-to-edge TMVR with the MitraClip device is a more affordable long-term treatment option than guideline-directed medical therapy alone for patients with severe secondary MR—but the steep cost of an index TMVR procedure might eclipse that benefit.

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AHA lays out 7 ways AI will change the healthcare workforce

If the researchers behind a new report on AI in healthcare are right, the technology could cut nonclinical workers’ workload by 40% while also slashing clinical tasks by 33%.

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Imaging company ordered to pay $8.5M to settle kickback allegations

Maryland-based Trident USA Health Services has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to clients to secure further business. 

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X-ray company pays $8.5M to settle kickback allegations

Mobile x-ray company Trident USA Health Services has reached an $8.5 million civil settlement to resolve allegations that it participated in a kickback scheme with skilled nursing facilities.