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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70% of patients pay some out-of-pocket costs for their neuroimaging: ‘Systematic changes are needed’

American Academy of Neurology researchers analyzed costs for more than 3.7 million privately insured people from 2001 to 2016 for their study.

January 5, 2021

Here’s what radiologists gained—or avoided—after Trump signed the year-end spending bill

Namely, rads evaded significant Medicare payment cuts due to evaluation and management coding changes that would have gone into effect on New Year's Day.

January 4, 2021
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Key mammography protections in year-end spending bill uncertain after Trump criticizes legislation

This new legislation continues to recognize 2002 guidelines calling for screening every one to two years beginning at age 40, rather than the 'ill-advised' 2009/2016 USPSTF recommendations, the ACR said Wednesday.

December 23, 2020
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Bankrupt radiology practice not entitled to $527K PPP loan, appeals court rules

The decision comes by way of a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and overturns U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Williamson’s ruling made in June.

December 23, 2020
HCA Healthcare was recently hit with its second antitrust lawsuit — this time from the city of Brevard, North Carolina, for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive schemes.

Florida man’s lawsuit claims Aetna wrongfully denied coverage for his prostate cancer treatment

The insurance giant refused coverage due to the "experimental or investigational" nature of proton beam radiation therapy treatment, according to court documents.

December 22, 2020

Radiology scores relief as Congress addresses pay cuts, RO payment model in year-end spending bill

President Trump on Tuesday night hinted that he may veto the bill if Congress does not make certain adjustments.

December 22, 2020
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Largest radiology PAC on Capitol Hill announces new board members

Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, will begin her two-year term as RADPAC chair in an intense fight to stop Medicare provider cuts.

December 17, 2020
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HHS proposes HIPAA rule changes to enhance care coordination and patient engagement

The move would also provide flexibilities to disclose information in emergency situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis.

December 10, 2020

Around the web

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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