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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Family donates $100K to hospital to thank Pittsburgh cardiologist

The donation will go toward helping physician assistants and nurse practitioners further their careers. 

February 12, 2021

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.

February 9, 2021
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Casana raises $14M to bring toilet seat-based heart monitoring system to market

Casana, formerly known as Heart Health Intelligence, also named a new CEO. 

February 3, 2021
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American College of Cardiology’s HeartPAC temporarily pausing individual political contributions

The Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and continued division between the country’s political parties appear to be at the center of the committee’s decision. 

 

January 27, 2021
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Cardiologists awarded $10.6M after employer’s ‘intentional retaliation’

The specialists believed they were removed from leadership positions for speaking out against the health system's policies. 

January 6, 2021
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Cardiologist sues employer, American Heart Association for alleged punishment after he wrote about affirmative action

The original white paper was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, but later retracted. 

December 21, 2020
Gunman kills 4, including his former doctor, in Oklahoma hospital shooting.

Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week. 

December 15, 2020
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Cardiologist abducted in Nigeria

The Nigerian Medical Association responded to the news by going on strike, hoping this action will urge the perpetrators to release Vincent Uhegbu Maduka.

December 11, 2020

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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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