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.

Female physicians earned $105K less than men in 2017; cardiologists No. 6 in pay

Women outpaced men in medical school enrollment for the first time in 2017, but a new report shows they’re entering a profession where the gender pay gap is only growing.

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Radiology serves more unique Medicare beneficiaries than any other specialty

Radiologists serve more unique Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, on average, than members of any other specialty group, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Blood test company’s CEO accused of fraud, forced to pay $500K settlement

Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford University dropout once likened to Steve Jobs, was forced to pay a $500,000 fine and give up her blood-testing company Theranos after securities regulators said she fraudulently raised more than $700 million from investors.

Great Recession linked to rises in blood pressure, glucose

Turbulent economic and political eras may impact measures of citizen health, a new study found—leading some experts to wonder what will be uncovered when we collect data from President Donald Trump’s tenure.

Drug makers offer discount on PCSK9 inhibitor

As federal officials struggle to tackle exorbitant pharmaceutical prices, at least one drug’s manufacturers have pledged to slash prices of a potentially life-saving drug for its most at-risk patients.

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Seizing the moment: How to set the stage for imaging practice growth

Sponsored by Merge, an IBM company

As reimbursement challenges grow for outpatient imaging, many practices are struggling to remain afloat. However, with the right technology, it’s very possible to stay ahead of the curve.

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Same-day discharge for TAVR marks new procedural milestone

One morning last year, a patient checked into a hospital in Canada as the first TAVR case of the day, and they were discharge by that evening. It was an eyebrow-raising feat for a procedure that typically requires several days of hospitalization.

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RBMA’s Mabry: Radiology will rediscover role as doctor’s doctor

Sponsored by vRad

As the "volume to value" movement reshapes healthcare economics across the U.S., radiology is reminded daily that it is by no means exempt from the new and somewhat nebulous fiscal demands.