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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No Surprises Act takes effect, leading to a mix of cheers and jeers from heart specialists

Many healthcare groups remain concerned about the law's potential long-term impact on providers and patients alike. 

January 5, 2022
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Cardiologists report an average 2021 salary of $538K, up 2% from 2020, as pandemic continues

The report, primarily focused on compensation data in the United States, also examined how COVID-19 continues to impact the country's workforce. 

December 20, 2021
The U.S. Congress is working on healthcare legislation to fix medicare reimbursements and end annual cuts to physicians.

Cardiologists enthusiastic as House passes bill to ramp up valvular heart disease research

It is now the Senate’s turn to consider this popular legislation. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Kyrsten Sinema have introduced a companion bill.

December 13, 2021

Physicians could save $641M per year by prescribing generic CVD medications

In addition to cost savings, researchers noted, more affordable medications are also associated with improving adherence rates.

December 9, 2021
Medical societies are asking Congress to be involved in Medicare reform efforts.

Cardiologists support legislation that would limit costly Medicare cuts

The American College of Cardiology is one of many physician organizations urging Congress to stop impending Medicare cuts before they become a reality. 

December 9, 2021
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American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation. 

December 7, 2021
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Medicare spending on cardiology, interventional cardiology declined $906M in 2020

The American Medical Association highlighted Medicare spending for all specialties in a new report. 

December 3, 2021

FDA delays decision on Bristol Myers Squibb’s new heart disease drug

The agency said a final decision will be made by April 2022. 

November 19, 2021

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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