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.

Advocacy group asks Congress for $377M increase in funds for the FDA
The Alliance for a Stronger FDA said the increase is necessary to pay salaries and cover the organization's ballooning operational expenses.
Mergers and acquisitions fueling Epic’s dominance of EHR market
A new KLAS Research report found that of the 319 hospitals that adopted a new EHR in 2023, 77 chose Epic.
Industry changes are making it easier for cardiologists to start families
One of the biggest decisions in a cardiologist's life is knowing when, exactly, to start a family. Nandita S. Scott, MD, co-director of the Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program at Mass General Hospital, shared her perspective on this important topic.
Rand releases bracing analysis of hospital prices; AHA repudiates approach, methodology
The Rand Corporation is reporting that, in 2022, employers and private insurers paid hospitals an average 254% more than what Medicare would have spent for the same services in the same facilities.
Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work
Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.

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

Healthcare M&A, mergers and acquisitions business deal.

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

A book titled "Health Care Law" next to a gavel and a stethoscope

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

‘Stalking horse bidder’ submits preliminary offer to rescue bankrupt community hospital

The 106-bed acute care hospital said the "much needed" capital will allow it to keep the doors open and continue serving patients.

December 7, 2021

Female doctors earn $2M less than men over the course of their medical careers

This income disparity accelerates during the initial years of practice, experts reported in Health Affairs.

December 7, 2021

Ingenovis Health acquires healthcare staffing company

The tech-enabled platform for healthcare staffing agreed to acquire Orlando, Florida-based HealthCare Support.

November 30, 2021

Two private equity firms agree to purchase athenahealth for $17B

Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman announced the move on Monday, acquiring the health tech company from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital.

November 22, 2021

Kaufman Hall acquires Healthcare Real Estate Capital

Kaufman, Hall & Associates has acquired Healthcare Real Estate Capital, a national advisory firm focused on the healthcare and higher education real estate capital markets sectors.

November 15, 2021

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AI in Healthcare

About that bipartisan $32B ‘roadmap’ for AI policy: What’s in it for healthcare?

This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular Business

FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible.

Economics

Advocacy group asks Congress for $377M increase in funds for the FDA

Mergers and acquisitions fueling Epic’s dominance of EHR market

Industry changes are making it easier for cardiologists to start families

Rand releases bracing analysis of hospital prices; AHA repudiates approach, methodology

Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work

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