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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FDA approves ‘groundbreaking’ hands-free robotic system for use with CT procedures

XACT said it planned to roll out the system at select U.S. radiology centers in the future, and will highlight its technology at RSNA’s annual meeting in Chicago, which starts Dec. 1.  

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Apple hires another high-profile cardiologist

Apple has hired another big name in cardiology, signaling that it’s getting serious about its heart health initiatives, CNBC first reported Oct. 30.

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Why risk-taking is integral to increasing value in cardiology

Medicine is, and has been for years now, trending toward a more value-based payment system. But what exactly does that mean, and where does cardiology fit in?

The potential CV device shortage, explained

There will likely be a national shortage of medical devices—including CV tools like stents, shunts and catheters—in the near future, according to the FDA.

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AI-powered cardiac MRI solution gains FDA clearance

HeartVista, a Los Altos, California-based healthcare technology company, has received FDA clearance for its AI-powered One Click cardiac MRI solution.

Alternative payment model reporting enhances MIPS performance

Radiologists' performance in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is best when MIPS-Alternative Payment Models replace group and individual reporting.

52 technologists, radiation therapists receive ASRT grants

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has announced 52 recipients of grants designed to support the professional and educational advancement of technologists and radiation therapists.

Viz.ai Raises $50 Million Series B Round to Bring AI Powered Synchronized Stroke Care to More Patients

Viz.ai, the developer of the first synchronized healthcare software (Viz) using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced a $50 million Series B funding.