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.

AMA to advocate for improved Medicare payments for office-based labs
SCAI and other healthcare groups want changes made to how healthcare providers are paid after performing office-based lab procedures. "As much as we love delivering care as doctors, if we are losing money doing something, we cannot sustain it," one cardiologist explained.
How private equity influences care for heart failure patients
Overall, 30-day outcomes were not significantly different for hospitals after being acquired by a private equity firm. However, the study’s authors did identify trends that suggest there may be a drop in the quality of care.
CT colonography demonstrates ‘superior’ performance and cost savings vs. stool-based testing
“Given recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services coverage of CTC for CRC screening, this study and its conclusions are more important than ever,” experts write.
Private practice takes over radiology services for hospital system that recently emerged from bankruptcy
Andover, Mass.-based Commonwealth Radiology Associates is teaming with Heywood Healthcare, an independent, community-owned hospital group, to deliver imaging services.
Startup developing ultracompact PET imaging scanner raises $8.5M
Founded in 2018, Positrigo scored U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance last year for its NeuroLF brain PET system, which is targeted toward Alzheimer's.

Research shows hospital mergers contribute to overdoses, suicides

A new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research found the rise in care costs from mergers contributes to layoffs that have economic ripple effects.

AUC is dead. Long live AUC.

Six months after CMS effectively suspended its Appropriate Use Criteria program, some radiologists are planning to carry AUC principles forward anyway.

Rhode Island’s largest hospital receiving $150M investment from Brown University

Lifespan will also be rebranded to reflect the Brown University affiliation.

Heart surgeons are fed up with old technology—many have considered a career change

A majority of U.S. surgeons, including those who treat heart patients on a daily basis, say their operating rooms use outdated technology. It is having a negative impact on patient care.

layoffs staff cuts termination workforce

University Hospitals lays off 300 workers, including 10% of leadership

The health system said very few, if any, clinical jobs will be eliminated and patient care will not be impacted.

money gavel court lawsuit legal judge judgement

Novant Health backs out of North Carolina hospital buyout after FTC pressure

The U.S. Court of Appeals of the Fourth Circuit temporarily blocked the buyout of two North Carolina hospitals after an FTC appeal.

doctor's open hand waiting for a payment

Emergency reimbursement for Change Healthcare breach ends in July

The last day for providers and suppliers to apply for Medicare reimbursement through the advanced payment program is July 12.

The waiting game: Delaying TAVR increases healthcare costs by $10K per year

Delaying TAVR in eligible patients with severe AS can lead to much higher healthcare costs, according to a new study of real-world Medicare data.

Economics

AMA to advocate for improved Medicare payments for office-based labs

How private equity influences care for heart failure patients

CT colonography demonstrates ‘superior’ performance and cost savings vs. stool-based testing

Private practice takes over radiology services for hospital system that recently emerged from bankruptcy

Startup developing ultracompact PET imaging scanner raises $8.5M