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.

American College of Cardiology ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s decision to exit WHO

“Diseases don't respect geographic and political boundaries," wrote ACC President Athena Poppas, MD, and others. 

July 21, 2020

Edwards Lifesciences, Abbott agree to end patent dispute

In a statement announcing the news, Edwards said it “considers this agreement a positive development."

July 13, 2020

Novo Nordisk acquires Corvidia Therapeutics for $2.1B with eye on cardiovascular disease

An antibody currently being developed by Corvidia, ziltivekimab, is at the center of the big acquisition.

July 10, 2020
Timothy W. Attebery

Tim Attebery, former American College of Cardiology and MedAxiom CEO, named Vxtra Health board chair

Back in April, Attebery announced his resignation from the ACC and MedAxiom.

July 10, 2020

Endologix announces bankruptcy, company-wide reorganization due to pandemic-related challenges

Endologix, an Irvine, California-based healthcare company focused on aortic disorders, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and finalized a “consensual plan of reorganization."

July 7, 2020

Heart valve specialists raise $20M

Foldax, a Salt Lake City-based healthcare company focused on heart valve technology, has closed a $20 million Series D round of financing.

July 2, 2020

AHA condemns Trump administration’s latest attack on ACA

The American Heart Association noted that the Affordable Care Act has provided “invaluable patient protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.”

June 26, 2020
Blood Pressure

USPSTF reaffirms recommendation for hypertension screening among adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its recommendation that all adults undergo hypertension screening, calling it “a major contributing risk factor to heart failure, heart attack, stroke and chronic kidney disease.”

June 25, 2020

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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