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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Florida-based network of outpatient vascular centers partners with 2 private equity investment firms

American Vascular Associates believes the new investments from Petra Capital Partners and Canopy Capital Partners should help it keep up with the rising demand of outpatient treatment options. 

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Cardiologist who assaulted, threatened to kill his wife owes her more than $600K

The doctor received two years’ probation for assaulting and threatening to kill his wife. His wife also sued him over this abuse, with the courts ruling that she was owed more than $600,000. 

AI specialists focused on cardiology bring in industry veteran to be executive chairman of the board

Scott Huennekens, who has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, is the second addition Elucid has made to its board of directors in the last six months. 

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Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons support new bill that could limit Medicare cuts

More than 100 U.S. medical societies—including the ACC, ASNC and others—have united in support of a new bill that would make a long-term impact on Medicare payments.

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Report: Boston Scientific considering massive deal to acquire interventional cardiology specialists Shockwave Medical

If the two sides do reach an agreement, the titanic transaction could be among the biggest in Boston Scientific's history.

Private equity-backed cardiology groups merge to form new-look entity with presence in 8 states

Cardiovascular Associates of America and Novocardia have joined forces to form what they describe as the "strongest cardiovascular network in America."

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Private equity-backed US Heart and Vascular adds large Texas-based cardiology practice to its roster

HeartPlace, a Dallas-based cardiology practice with more than 20 locations, is the newest member of the USHV family. 

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Medtronic laying off undisclosed number of employees to reduce costs

“These decisions are never easy, and we’re taking great care to treat all impacted employees with dignity and respect," the company told Cardiovascular Business in a statement.

Around the web

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

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