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.

Video interview with ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, who explains why nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade its technology to be competitive. #ASNC #ASNC2023 #ASNC23

Previewing ASNC 2023: Why nuclear cardiology needs to evolve

ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, said nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade old imaging systems and embrace new technology to deliver better value for patients. 

September 19, 2023

Low-cost generic programs offer CVD medications at affordable prices—but availability changes from one to the next

Programs managed by H-E-B, Kroger, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Walmart appear to offer the most options for CVD patients. When it comes to AFib and heart failure, however, researchers believe the choices could be improved. 

September 14, 2023

Private equity-backed cardiology management group expands Florida footprint again with latest acquisition

Orlando-based Cardiovascular Associates of America has now acquired six Florida practices in 2023 alone. This most recent deal includes a team of 13 cardiologists who operate out of six locations. 

September 13, 2023
Video of Denise Garris, ASE regulatory consultant and principal of the Korris Group, explaining how reimbursements from insurance andMedicare work to pay or cardiac ultrasound exams. #ASE #ASE360 #ASE23 #ASE2023 #healthcarereimbursment

Understanding reimbursements and coding for echocardiography

"I think everyone would agree that the current fee-for-service model is not working appropriately and there needs to be a fix," regulatory consultant Denise Garris explained in a new interview. 

September 13, 2023
Arzhang Fallahi, MD, and David Hsi, MD, discussing imaging-based aortic stenosis screening

Q&A: Cardiologists explore the potential impact of a screening program for aortic stenosis

We already screen patients for breast cancer and lung cancer on a regular basis. Why not establish screening programs for aortic stenosis?

September 11, 2023
Medtronic faces lawsuit for sharing data of customers who used the InPen smartphone app

Medtronic faces class-action lawsuit after patient data shared with Google, other third-party sites

The complaint describes Medtronic's actions as “immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous.”

September 8, 2023
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm.

High profits, consistent growth: Shockwave Medical seen as a ‘must-buy’ stock

Shockwave and two other healthcare companies in the cardiovascular health space are considered attractive options for investors looking to expand their portfolios. 

September 8, 2023

Abbott inks deal to acquire insulin management specialists

Abbott has agreed to acquire Bigfoot Biomedical, a California-based healthcare technology company focused on diabetes care.

September 6, 2023

Around the web

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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