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.

Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) Shockwave Medical PCI PAD CAD trial prsented at SCAI 2022. #DisruptPAD, #DisruptCAD, #SCAI #SCAI22 #SCAI2022

Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag

Talks between the two companies have reached a standstill, according to a new report. The rumor appears to have impacted the stock prices of both Boston Scientific and Shockwave Medical. 

May 8, 2023
New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen among this important specialty. 

Exploring diversity, compensation among academic cardiothoracic surgeons

New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen in this important specialty. 

May 8, 2023
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American Heart Association awards researchers $15M to study stress-related CVD

Teams from three universities have received four-year research grants to examine the relationship between chronic stress and CVD. Each team plans to study the issue from a different angle.

May 5, 2023
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How improving access to PCI affects heart attack outcomes

When PCI-capable hospitals open and close, how does it impact patient care for the surrounding area? Researchers aimed to find out, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

May 5, 2023
Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male

Fewer stress tests, more high-risk procedures: How working at a hospital influences cardiologists

Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists.

May 4, 2023
Magenta Medical Elevate Heart Pump

Medical device company raises $55M for new percutaneous heart pump

The device, described as the "world's smallest heart pump," has received the FDA's breakthrough device designation for two indications. 

May 4, 2023
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm.

Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm

This represents the third significant addition to US Heart and Vascular's practice management platform in a matter of weeks.

May 3, 2023
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Avertix Medical, known for its implantable heart attack detection devices, to go public with initial value of $195M

The healthcare technology company, previously known as Angel Medical Systems, is merging with BIOS Acquisition Corporation to form a new publicly traded company.

May 3, 2023

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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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