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.

Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’
Hemostemix believes its new cell therapy platform can help treat peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and other serious medical conditions. The company plans on scooping up multiple practices to conduct additional research and increase the use of its platform.
Lumexa Imaging eyes up to $1.89B company valuation in IPO
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company—previously known as US Radiology Specialists—hopes to raise as much as $500 million through the IPO,
Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving
A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.
Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe
Leaders said opening the London clinic represents the first phase of Prenuvo’s European growth strategy as it evaluates additional cities for expansion.
White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies
President Donald Trump's plan included a two-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. But without support from Congress, any such proposal has no chance of being implemented.

Interventional radiologists across the globe agree: Specialty must increase awareness

Researchers recently fielded the survey, hoping to collect information about the state of IR practice and factors that impact access.

Payment incentives fail to push physicians toward MRI surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer

BCBS of Michigan has sought to push urologists away from aggressive treatment for low-risk cancer, offering a payment perk to shift their approach.

UnitedHealth shareholders push company to report on impact of claims denials

The motion is being advanced by religious groups and hedge funds alike, with the decision to develop a report set to be voted on at the UnitedHealth Group 2025 annual meeting.

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Compensation rising for cardiology APPs as they get more involved in patient care

Advanced practice providers continue to play a significant role in cardiology, helping care teams overcome the challenges brought on by an ongoing physician shortage, declining reimbursements and an aging population.

Reimbursement update: What hospitals need to know about new Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS finalized a significant policy change when it increased the Medicare payments hospitals receive for performing CCTA exams. What, exactly, does the update mean for cardiologists, billing specialists and other hospital employees?

Healthcare systems set up at the ACC.24 career fair in hopes of filling open positions, including a large and growing number of general cardiologist positions. Photo by Dave Fornell #ACC24 #ACC2024

Healthcare, AI top list of fastest growing jobs

While artificial intelligence engineers and consultants took the top two spots, physical therapists and advanced practice providers also landed among the 25 fastest growing jobs in the U.S.

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Boston Scientific enters IVL arms race with acquisition worth up to $664M

Boston Scientific has agreed to acquire Bolt Medical, a California-based medical device company focused on developing new intravascular lithotripsy technologies. The news comes less than one year after Johnson & Johnson acquired IVL pioneers Shockwave Medical for $13 billion.

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Practice acquisition will create 1 of the largest teleradiology groups in the US

Phoenix-based OnRad Inc. is acquiring competitor Direct Radiology from Royal Philips for an undisclosed sum, seeking to bolster recruitment and pursue operational efficiencies.

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Stem cell company acquires 2 cardiology practices, calling them ‘the first of many’

Lumexa Imaging eyes up to $1.89B company valuation in IPO

Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving

Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe

White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies