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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Americans carrying at least $220B in medical debts ranging from modest to crushing

Among the 20 million-plus Americans who have unpaid medical bills totaling more than $250, almost a quarter—5 million people—owe between $2,001 and $5,000.  

February 19, 2024
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Invitae to pursue sale amid bankruptcy

The company is seeking the court’s approval to use cash on hand to cover operating costs without disrupting patient care or further endangering employees’ jobs.

February 14, 2024
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Quarter of private equity-owned hospitals serve rural populations

Despite care concerns in recent years, private equity firms like Apollo are continuing to scoop up hospitals across the country.

February 12, 2024
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) 2024 President Lawrence Phillips, MD, FASNC, director of nuclear cardiology and medical director for outpatient cardiology at NYU Langone Health, explains ASNC’s advocacy efforts for Medicare payments and reform.

ASNC president advocates for Medicare reimbursement reform

Lawrence Phillips, MD, president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, said that U.S. physicians are growing more and more frustrated by Medicare policies.

February 9, 2024
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HHS makes initial drug price offers

The offers on Medicare pricing for 10 specific drugs werent made public, but close watchers expect the government will ask for steep cuts to rein in costs. 

February 1, 2024
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CMS steps up its game on value-based care communications

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a website breaking down the basics of value-based care. The site is suitable for educating healthcare consumers and professionals alike.

January 31, 2024
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Hospitals enter 2024 nurturing marginally healthy margins

Anemic post-pandemic operating margins probably won’t cause nonprofit hospitals to suffer credit downgrades “en masse.”

January 31, 2024
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AHA prez: Upside to Congressional can-kicking is ‘more time to tell the hospital story and educate lawmakers’

As Congress negotiates reimbursement rates, Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, is urging lawmakers to halt any further payment cuts that could compromise patient care and hospital services nationwide. 

January 30, 2024

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More than 5,000 U.S. physicians joined forces to launch the new group. They say they are focused on limiting private equity's involvement and influence in healthcare. 

Just 10.5% of U.S. physicians said they view private equity ownership in healthcare in a positive light. 

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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