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.

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Nurses return to hospitals after pandemic exodus

Hospitals are seeing a return of the nursing workforce after many left their jobs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 1, 2023
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Q&A: Why the future of physician payments is looking brighter

Health Exec caught up with Claire Ernst from MGMA to learn more about the possibility of physician payments being tied to inflation in the future.

May 1, 2023
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CMS to punish hospitals sooner for price transparency noncompliance

Several studies have found that compliance is low with the government's new price transparency regulations. CMS hopes these newly announced changes can make a difference. 

April 27, 2023
Telehealth

Conifer, Welldoc partner in digital health app

Conifer Health Solutions, a revenue cycle and value-based care solution provider, has teamed up with Welldoc to launch a new digital health app, Conifer Connect.

April 26, 2023
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Health editors quit in protest over high publishing charges

The editors said they have tried to get the high charges reduced, but they were ultimately unsuccessful. 

April 24, 2023
Recall

Infusion system recalled for possible leaks after multiple complaints

The recall includes more than 1,500 devices distributed to customers from October 2021 to January 2023. 

April 21, 2023
Opioids

OTC Narcan will cost less than $50

The drug's manufacturer said it is working with retailers to get the drug on U.S. shelves and online for purchase by late summer.

April 21, 2023
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DOJ targets COVID-related healthcare fraud

One official described it as the 'largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action' of its kind.

April 20, 2023
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AI in Healthcare
Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date

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.

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.

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