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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'20 years late': Docs on drug-maker's move to stop marketing OxyContin

Purdue Pharma, the producer of OxyContin, recently announced it would end physician-directed marketing of all opioids. The move is a step forward in efforts to control misuse and abuse of opioids in the U.S., but, according to physicians in Maine, it comes two decades too late.

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Digital scanning technology halves need for liver biopsies

Researches from the University of Birmingham and University of Edinburgh have cut the number of liver biopsies performed on patients with fatty liver in half by using a non-invasive digital image scan. Findings were published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

4 marketing strategies to improve patient engagement

Improving patient engagement by utilizing Google products and engaging on social media could lead to improved outcomes, according to a blog post by DocASAP.

3D holographic measurements meet gold standard

Measurements taken from projected 3D holographic models were able to match “gold standard” measurements in accuracy, according to a study set to be presented at the ARRS 2018 Annual Meeting.

Smart thermometer predicts flu 3 weeks in advance

Researchers from the University of Iowa have developed a “smart thermometer” capable of predicting influenza activity in both large populations and individuals. Findings were published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Health IT can lead to improved clinical outcomes

Utilization of health information technology (HIT) can improve medical outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

STREAM management system improves quality of life in cancer patients

The online stress management system STREAM improved cancer patients' quality of life following diagnosis, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Webcam measures heartbeat through reflected light

Researchers from Utah State University have developed a webcam with specialized software capable of measuring a person’s heartbeat.

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Cardiovascular Business
Q&A: MedAxiom CEO explores key trends in cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeon compensation

Compensation for heart specialists continues to climb. What does this say about cardiology as a whole? Could private equity's rising influence bring about change? We spoke to MedAxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, a veteran cardiologist himself, to learn more.

Cardiovascular Business
Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

AI in Healthcare
A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”