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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Quality of CAD care higher for Medicare Advantage patients

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) enrolled in private insurance plans through Medicare Advantage (MA) are more likely to receive guideline-recommended medications for secondary prevention than those in fee-for-service Medicare, according to a new analysis in JAMA Cardiology. But that wasn't tied to improvements in blood pressure or cholesterol levels.

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Radiology group unveils draft of AI guidelines for healthcare

The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) recently unveiled a draft of ethical guidelines for the emerging use of machine learning and AI in medicine.

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Humana CMO: AI can revolutionize patient care

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace AI and unlock its potential, Humana Chief Medical Officer Roy Beveridge, MD, believes the technology will transform patient care.

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Department of Energy opens negotiations with 4 US companies to fund Mo-99 production

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will negotiate with four U.S. companies to potentially fund molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production without the use of highly enriched uranium.

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Paige.AI names Leo Grady as CEO

Paige.AI, a startup that uses AI to diagnose and treat cancer, announced the appointment of Leo Grady, PhD, as its new CEO and a member of its board of directors. Paige.AI was recently named a top startup in CB Insight's third annual AI 100 list.

Fujifilm Announces Sole Source Contract with Gastrologix for Entire Endoscopy Product Portfolio

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. , a leading provider of endoscopic imaging solutions, today announced a three-year, sole-source relationship with Gastrologix, the nation’s only group purchasing organization (GPO) working solely with independent gastroenterology (GI) physicians.

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AHRA, Canon Medical award 7 grants to improve patient experience, safety in diagnostic imaging

AHRA and Canon Medical Systems USA have announced the recipients of seven grants aimed at improving patient care and the safety of diagnostic imaging.

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AI in healthcare market to top $13 billion by 2025

Thanks to an increasing demand of AI technology for research and drug development, the AI in healthcare market size is expected to exceed $13 billion by 2025, according to a report by Global Market Insights.