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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Radiology provider Envision Healthcare signs in-network agreement with BCBS

The Nashville-based multispecialty group said the deal will provide millions of plan holders in Texas with access to its physicians and other APPs. 

January 5, 2024
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UnitedHealth aims to acquire physician-owned provider of radiology and other specialty services

The nation’s largest healthcare corporation has made an offer for the Corvallis Clinic in Oregon, which has 11 locations across the state's Willamette Valley. 

January 4, 2024
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Scientists developing an AI alternative to chemical-based imaging contrast agents

Case Western Reserve University recently scored a $1.125 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help fuel its work, with a focus on MRI. 
 

January 4, 2024
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Private equity-backed imaging supplier continues rapid expansion with another acquisition

Probo Medical has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alpha Source Group following a series of similar deals in 2023. 
 

January 3, 2024
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Radiology provider Akumin’s CFO resigns amid bankruptcy process

Ronald J. Bienias, MBA, of consulting firm AlixPartners—who is already Akumin’s chief restructuring officer—will serve as interim chief financial officer. 

January 2, 2024
Medicare money payment reimbursement dollar decline. More than 100 U.S. medical societies are throwing their support behind a new proposal that could reform out-of-date Medicare policies and help limit future payment cuts. 

S&P places Radiology Partners on CreditWatch, citing ‘rising risk’ of a payment default

The alert comes with "negative implications," given heightened danger the company could seek a distressed debt exchange. 

January 2, 2024

Radiology speaks up and CMS listens on key policy concern

The administration announced Dec. 21 that it is granting providers extra time to submit claims disputes under the No Surprises Act. 

December 21, 2023
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Nearly 40% of thyroid ultrasounds at 1 hospital had no noteworthy clinical findings

“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote. 

December 21, 2023

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"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

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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