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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What will Lodoco cost? Looking ahead after FDA’s historic approval of colchicine for CVD

“Our pricing strategy for Lodoco is focused on helping to ensure access to as many people as possible,” an executive with Agepha Pharma told Cardiovascular Business. 

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Abbott awards $2.6M to American Diabetes Association for CGM research

The three-year grant will help the ADA fund two pilot programs and engage with healthcare professionals and other industry leaders.

Private equity-backed cardiology group continues busy year with acquisition of Florida practice

Cardiovascular Associates of America, which has already had an eventful 2023, announced a new acquisition that helps expand its footprint in the Sunshine State. 

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Cardiologist agrees to pay $5M for overstating heart findings to justify unnecessary procedures

The North Carolina physician allegedly performed unnecessary atherectomy procedures to treat minor blockages in the leg arteries of multiple patients.

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Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires ‘world-class' practice with team of 23 cardiologists

This latest acquisition continues what has been a busy year for Cardiovascular Associates of America. 

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Bitterroot Bio, a new biotech company launched by physicians and industry veterans, raises $145M

The new company formed in 2021, but waited until now to publicly launch. Its founders included two Stanford University physicians.

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Conformal Medical raises $35M to continue development, research of next-gen LAAO device

The new investments were announced as the company continues developing its CLAAS device for sealing the LAA during LAAO procedures.

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Novo Nordisk close to acquiring French medical device company for $165M

The two companies first started collaborating on diabetes technology in 2021. The acquisition is not yet final, but Novo Nordisk now holds the exclusive negotiation rights.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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