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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Poverty is a leading cause of death

Poverty was associated with 183,000 deaths in the United States in 2019 among people 15 years and older, according to a recent study published in JAMA. 

Merck to acquire Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8B

The acquisition is one of 2023's biggest healthcare deals so far.

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Cano Health separates leadership roles following board member exits

The news comes just days after three former board members penned an open letter to all Cano Health shareholders discussing their concerns about the company.

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Outcome Health execs convicted in $1B fraud scheme

Three former executives from Outcome Health, a health technology startup company based in Chicago, have been convicted by a jury in a fraud scheme amounting to approximately $1 billion.

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Movers & Shakers: CEO changes at Johns Hopkins/UMMS, Central Health

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive movement in the healthcare industry, featuring two CEO moves at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and Central Health.

 

SCAI blasts Medicare payment cuts to cardiology, asks members to take action

The group hopes its members can increase congressional support of a new bill introduced in the House. 

Private equity in healthcare: Deals decreased in 2022, but market was still active

"Healthcare private equity has earned a recession-proof reputation," according to one expert. 

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Healthcare leaders make list of world's richest people

Nearly three dozen healthcare leaders were included in this year’s list of the richest people in the world, according to Forbes, which recently published its “World’s Billionaires List."

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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.”