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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Society of Thoracic Surgeons condemns racism and violence as protests intensify

As protests continue throughout the world in the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons has issued a statement condemning racism and violence.

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In wake of George Floyd’s death, cardiovascular groups denounce ‘incidents of racism and violence’

The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have collaborated on a joint statement that touches on the death of George Floyd and its connection to the cardiovascular health of racial minorities in the United States.   

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Volume of cardiovascular procedures expected to normalize by Q4 2020

Cardiology may return to pre-COVID-19 volumes sooner than many other healthcare specialties. What does this mean for hospitals throughout the United States?  

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How the ACA impacts cardiovascular care for underserved patients

Expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to some improvements in cardiovascular care for underserved racial and ethnic patient populations—but there is still plenty of room for improvement.

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CVD mortality rates highlight ‘widening disparity’ between metro, rural counties in US

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) were higher in rural areas than larger metropolitan areas from 1999 to 2017, according to new research published in JAMA.

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AMA publishes ethical guidelines related to patient care during a pandemic

The American Medical Association (AMA) has published new guidelines to help physicians provide care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian healthcare group updates stance on low-dose aspirin to prevent stroke, heart disease

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association reached the same conclusion in 2019.

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Facing the future: 4 key takeaways from the 2020 Cardiovascular Leadership Survey

A new survey from Cardiovascular Business examines the attitudes and priorities of leaders in cardiology and other specialties, shining light on how patient care may evolve in the years ahead.

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.