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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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.

New Jersey cardiologist goes to trial for sexual misconduct

Cardiologist John Stobeck, accused of inappropriately touching a female patient during a medical exam in 2012, headed to trial on Tuesday, the North Jersey Record reports.

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China still not leading in AI innovation despite $6B+ in startup funding

Contrary to popular perceptions, while much leading-edge innovation involving AI is coming out of China, the advances emanating from the Middle Kingdom are limited to just a few platform technologies and market segments.

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Machine learning company raises $22M to detect cancer sooner

Kheiron Medical Technologies, a London-based machine learning startup focused on helping radiologists detect cancer at an early stage, has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round.

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NIH awards Subtle Medical $1.6M for AI-based gadolinium reduction technology

The Fast-Track Small Business Innovation Research Grant is contingent on SubtleGAD's ability to produce certain deliverables.