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.

300+ groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts
In an open letter, advocacy groups said the budget proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would “shred our nation’s social safety net.”
ACC urges RFK Jr. to make Medicare reform a priority, warns against mass layoffs
The American College of Cardiology has sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that outlines some of the organization’s central priorities and concerns.
Hospitals operating margins stand at 4.4%, the highest in over a year
The data comes from a report from Chicago-based consultancy firm Kaufman Hall, which releases a monthly analysis on the financial health of hospitals and health systems. Revenue growth is primarily driven by a rise of inpatient encounters.
Medicaid and SNAP cuts may eliminate over 1M jobs
According to a report published by the Commonwealth Fund, proposed federal budget cuts will devastate state economies, causing a ripple effect that leaves no industry unscathed.
How to address cardiologist burnout
Laxmi Mehta, MD, detailed several ways she and her colleagues at The Ohio State University are working to combat the rising levels of burnout among cardiologists.

CMS updates Medicare coverage for AI-powered coronary plaque assessments

The new policy goes into effect in November, improving Medicare coverage for a technology that has rapidly gained momentum in recent years.

CMS proposes rule to combat gray market health insurance scams

The agency has received an increasing number of complaints from patients enrolled in a low-value health plan without their knowledge. If finalized, a new rule would empower CMS to ban brokers from the ACA marketplace.

Monitoring acute heart patients at home linked to considerable cost savings

The new report could go on to help guide decisions made by CMS and hospital leadership teams for years to come.

Private equity firm buys controlling stake in Surescripts

TPG will not own a majority of the e-prescriber, with CVS Health and Express Scripts maintaining a minority stake.

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Orlando Health buys 5 Alabama hospitals for $910M

The nonprofit health system purchased the Brookwood Baptist Health network from for-profit Tenet Healthcare, which held a 70% controlling stake.

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92% of rural Nebraska hospitals report financial hardship caused by Medicare Advantage plans

Members of the Nebraska Rural Health Association overwhelmingly expressed concerns that Medicare Advantage plans could jeopardize patient health. Some are considering dropping their contracts with the plans altogether.

UPMC expensed $50M private jet, despite laying off 1,000 workers

Pittsburgh Medical Center CEO Leslie Davis used the jet to travel around the world, flight logs show.

HHS awards $75M for addiction and maternal health services in rural areas

The funds will be used to expand services and improve the financial stability of existing healthcare organizations located in underserved regions of the South.

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Cardiovascular Business

ACC urges RFK Jr. to make Medicare reform a priority, warns against mass layoffs

The American College of Cardiology has sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that outlines some of the organization’s central priorities and concerns.

Radiology Business

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

AI in Healthcare

What federal regulators can learn from the states about AI oversight

If the Trump administration continues taking a laissez-faire stance toward AI—including AI used in healthcare—why not let the states go it alone on regulating the technology?

Economics

300+ groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts

ACC urges RFK Jr. to make Medicare reform a priority, warns against mass layoffs

Hospitals operating margins stand at 4.4%, the highest in over a year

Medicaid and SNAP cuts may eliminate over 1M jobs

How to address cardiologist burnout

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