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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MindMaze secures $105 million to expand commercial growth

The financing was led by Concord Health Partners in conjunction with AlbaCore Capital Group and London-based Hambro Perks.

February 18, 2022
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M&A activity was down in 2021, but 'mega-mergers' spiked

Last year saw the largest percentage of mega transactions over the past six years at 16.3%, nearly double that of 2020.

February 17, 2022
Some patients with certain autoimmune diseases in some states are finding it difficult to obtain their prescriptions for methotrexate as a result of changing abortion care laws.

Specialty pharmacies offer more affordable drug prices than hospitals

An AHIP survey shows that hospitals and physicians charge more for drugs they acquire and administer to patients to generate higher payments.

February 17, 2022
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Nonprofit hospitals aren’t doing more for Medicaid patients than for-profits, despite taking taxpayer subsidies

In 2019, both nonprofit and for-profit hospitals reported nearly equal unreimbursed Medicaid costs as a share of total expenses, according to research published Monday.

February 14, 2022
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Kaiser’s net income rose in 2021, operating income dipped

The decline in operating income was associated with an increase in care delivery costs linked to COVID-19.

February 14, 2022
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Time to rethink how we compensate nonprofit hospital CEOs, think tank says

The average nonprofit hospital executive earns eight times more than their average hourly employee, experts with Brookline, Massachusetts-based Lown Institute reported.

February 11, 2022
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Strategic partnership: Press Ganey acquiring Forsta

The move will help Press Ganey, a healthcare-focused patient experience company, grow its technology offerings and expand globally.

February 10, 2022

Most physicians still paid based on volume, despite efforts to incentivize value-driven care

More than 80% of primary care physicians and 90% of specialists employed in group practices owned by health systems receive base pay under volume-driven models, new research shows.

January 31, 2022

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In addition, cardiologists average an additional $75,000 per year in incentive-based bonuses. That number is only higher for two other specialties. 

CMS has issued its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system, suggesting a payment increase of 2.6%. According to the American Hospital Association, this update would not be enough at a time when hospitals are already struggling to stay open. 

The rumors, it seems, were true. Once the deal is finalized, Shockwave Medical will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

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