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What Happens to Health Programs if the Federal Government Shuts Down?
A shutdown could complicate the lives of everyone who interacts with any federal health program, as well as the people who work at the agencies administering them.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reveals 2022’s Most Sought-After Procedures
Of the nearly 1.5 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2022, liposuction rnaked #1.
Growth Strategies for Health Systems: New Perspectives
In a changing healthcare market, scale alone is not the answer for sustainable growth, according to Grant Thornton Healthcare Advisory.
Medical Tourism for Bariatric Surgery in Mexico Grows 400% in 5 Years
The cost of weight loss surgery may vary between $7,500 and $35,000 excluding insurance. This is one of the primary reasons for rising medical tourism for bariatric surgery in countries like Mexico.
FTC Sues Amazon for Allegedly Maintaining Monopoly Power
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general today sued Amazon.com, alleging that the online retail and technology company is a monopolist that uses a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.
Private Equity Investment in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Despite the recent slowdown in activity, it is likely that the deal volume will rebound as macroeconomic uncertainty eases.
Concierge Medicine Market Set to Reach $20.35B by 2032, Fueled by Government Funding and Telemedicine Innovations
A significant driver propelling this growth is the escalated funding and investments from government bodies, coupled with favorable regulatory frameworks promoting prototype testing of concierge services.
Private Debt Fundraising, Performance Move up the Ranks
Private debt has overtaken venture capital among the top private market fundraising strategies, second only to private equity, PitchBook reports.
How Does Concierge Medicine Work With Medicare?
Medicare doesn’t cover the annual fee associated with concierge medicine. However, it can still cover other medical services provided by concierge physicians, such as office visits, tests, and procedures.
Patient Safety Data Missing after Maryland Cyberattack
For instance, the state's health department does not know how many patients died from mistakes at Maryland hospitals during fiscal 2022.