Economics

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‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use
U.S. physicians often receive payments from medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. New research in JAMA found a connection between receiving such payments and using specific devices—should the industry be concerned?
Philips settles cases over faulty sleep apnea machines for $1.1B
The litigation stems from a 2023 recall of CPAP machines and ventilators that caused users to inhale pieces of foam during use. The faulty units were linked to at least 561 deaths.
Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons
Physician payments are down slightly across the board, but they've fallen significantly for a handful of specialties. Researchers examined the long-term impact this trend could have on patient care.
What do patients want from primary care providers?
The field faces a shortfall of more than 40,000 practitioners by 2036. How is this picture playing out for the patients of PCPs right now?
Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Medicare money payment physician. The CardioVascular Coalition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have both issued new statements highlighting their issues with the 2024 MPFS proposed rule.

Healthcare executive salaries up in 2022

Healthcare executives are enjoying higher compensation in 2022 thanks to an increasingly competitive job market.

August 12, 2022

How would the proposed 2023 MPFS impact your cardiology practice? Use this free tool to find out

The American College of Cardiology has developed a helpful calculator that allows cardiologists and practice managers to estimate just how much the proposed 2023 MPFS could impact their practice.

August 11, 2022

AI's impact on cardiology continues to grow, leading to $1.6B in business deals in 2021 alone

A new report by data analysts highlights a trend many in cardiology have already noticed: the continued prominence of AI-powered solutions designed to diagnose and treat CVD.

August 10, 2022

Only 16% of hospitals complying with price transparency rules

Few hospitals are actually complying with price transparency rules nearly two years after they were implemented.

August 10, 2022

Americans are spending less due to the cost of healthcare

Roughly 98 million adults in the United States have delayed or skipped healthcare treatments, trimmed regular household expenses or borrowed money in the past six months in order to afford healthcare.

August 8, 2022

TAVR has attracted many more patients to seek treatment for aortic valve disease, which has also helped feed more patients into surgical programs, despite TAVR now making up 84% of aortic valve replacement procedures.

Cardiac surgeons gaining procedural volume despite TAVR making up 84% of cases

A decade ago, when TAVR was first cleared by the FDA, surgeons had concern about losing business. But unexpectedly, TAVR has helped also gain heart surgery cases.

August 5, 2022

The best and worst states for healthcare in 2022

The average American spends more than $12,500 per year on personal healthcare, but what are Americans getting in return for those investments?

August 1, 2022

Cardiologists, radiologists join American Medical Association to speak out against ACA lawsuit

Yet another lawsuit is taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, and 61 U.S. medical organizations have joined forces to speak out.

July 29, 2022

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Cardiovascular Business

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

U.S. physicians often receive payments from medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. New research in JAMA found a connection between receiving such payments and using specific devices—should the industry be concerned?

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Economics

‘Concerning’ data connect industry payments to cardiologists with medical device use

Philips settles cases over faulty sleep apnea machines for $1.1B

Medicare reimbursement down 29% for cardiologists, 58% for heart surgeons

What do patients want from primary care providers?

Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

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