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.

R1 RCM agrees to purchase AI revenue cycle company Cloudmed in $4.1B deal

The acquisition includes $857 million of debt from private equity-backed Cloudmed, the organization's announced Monday, Jan. 10.

January 10, 2022

Former Hollywood doctor found guilty in $355M medical billing scam

Julian Omidi directed employees to falsify sleep apnea studies that were needed for insurers to preapprove lap-band weight-loss surgeries, according to the Department of Justice.

January 5, 2022

8 simple tips to help radiologists work smarter, not harder

While informatics and information technology tools are essential, individuals can take a number of steps to improve their day-to-day productivity.

January 4, 2022
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National healthcare spending jumped 9.7% last year, topping $4.1 trillion

Much of the hike was due to a quick upturn in government spending during the pandemic, including the $122B Provider Relief Fund and $53B Paycheck Protection Program.

December 15, 2021

Healthcare deals were up 56% in 2021, with a few topping $5 billion

Physician medical groups and the managed care and rehabilitation sectors were top targets for deals last year, according to a new report from PwC.

December 13, 2021
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Medical companies among top franchises in 2021

Several healthcare names have cracked the rankings of the top franchises in 2021 by Franchise Times.

December 13, 2021
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Baxter acquires global medical technology firm for estimated $12.5 billion

The Deerfield, Illinois-based company also announced a few important leadership changes to go along with its purchase of Hillrom.

December 13, 2021
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American medical and hospital associations file suit over surprise billing provision opposed by radiologists

AMA and AHA attorneys filed the complaint against the Biden administration Thursday in the D.C. district court. 

December 10, 2021

Around the web

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

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? 

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.

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