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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US heart disease deaths are down 68% since 1968—but racial gap has widened

Death rates from heart disease decreased by 68 percent for Americans from 1968 to 2015, according to a new analysis, but the mortality decline was greater for whites than blacks.

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25% of American healthcare dollars used in diabetic care

Diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. cost a total of $327 billion in 2017, according to a new report commissioned by the American Diabetes Association published online March 22 in Diabetes Care.

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AHA gives Congress thumbs up for boosting cardiovascular research funding

The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement March 29 applauding Congress for including funding increases for federal programs aimed at combating cardiovascular disease in its final omnibus spending bill.

Washington radiology practices announce new partnership

Two radiology practices from Washington state—Spokane-based Inland Imaging and Tri-Cities-based Columbia Basin Imaging (CBI)—have announced that they are combining their groups, effective September 2018.

62% of patients favor non-clinical factors when reviewing physicians

Patients overwhelmingly take non-clinical factors of care like compassion, comfort, personality and bedside manner into account when choosing a physician, according to a report by Healthgrades and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

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Mayo Clinic, Mytonomy partner to develop breast cancer education videos

Mayo Clinic and Mytonomy, a provider of cloud-based patient education and information services, announced a collaboration to develop short videos addressing questions concerning breast cancer treatment.

Radiology Partners announces partnership with Access Radiology

Radiology Partners announced Wednesday, March 28, that it has entered into a new partnership with Access Radiology, the largest radiology practice in Louisiana.

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MEDNAX announces expansion of services in Tennessee, Florida

MEDNAX announced on Tuesday, March 27, that it has acquired Cool Springs International, a Franklin, Tennessee-based radiology practice founded in 2008.