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.

Private equity dealmaking in healthcare stalls amid persistent bid-ask gap, negative regulatory environment
PE sponsors announced or closed about 158 transactions in the first quarter (including five in imaging), a “downward trend even from 2023’s sluggish pace,” Pitchbook reports.
Biopsy before ablation has no cost advantage over both-at-once approach
Established guidelines recommend biopsying small tumors of the kidney ahead of any procedure to ablate them. A new study confirms the validity of pursuing another pathway.
Radvocates applaud bipartisan bill that would end decade-long decline in Medicare reimbursement
The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Program Act of 2024 would build on the shelved RO Model and save the federal payment program $200M.
Radiation therapy centers sold out of private equity-backed provider’s bankruptcy estate for nearly $3M
American Shared Hospital Services is acquiring a 60% stake and expects the facilities to generate upward of $10 million in annual revenue.
Princeton Radiology partners with AI startup to add full-body MRI service
The private practice is teaming with Ezra to offer the examination at its freestanding network of imaging centers in central and northern New Jersey.

Global Medical Imaging acquired by private investment company

Jordan Industries International (JII), a Chicago-based private investment company, has acquired medical imaging provider Global Medical Imaging (GMI).

October 13, 2015

Study shows U.S. mammogram prices range from $43 to $1,898

Castlight Health issued its second annual U.S. Costliest Cities Analysis this week, using medical claims data to show the variety of prices patients are asked to pay for different medical procedures across the country.

October 8, 2015

EXPLORER project awarded $15.5 million to build total-body PET scanner

A research team at the University of California, Davis has been awarded a $15.5 million, five-year grant to build a total-body PET scanner. 

October 8, 2015

Volpara Solutions, Premier reach three-year agreement

Volpara Solutions, the breast imaging technology company, has announced a new agreement with the Premier healthcare alliance.

October 2, 2015

Konica Minolta acquires Viztek

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging has acquired Viztek, its parent company, Konica Minolta, announced today. 

October 1, 2015

Kubtec, Premier reach purchasing agreement

Kubtec, an x-ray systems developer based out of Milford, Conn., now has a purchasing agreement with the healthcare improvement company Premier. 

September 30, 2015

Reference payment initiative for colonoscopy saves $7 million

A reference payment initiative can lead to increased savings and lowered prices, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

September 30, 2015

Rivanna Medical’s Accuro highlighted during AORA presentation

Rivanna Medical, a medical technology company based out of Charlottesville, Va., announced that its Accuro device was recognized by Anand M. Sardesai, MD, during his presentation at the fifth annual Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA) of India conference.

September 29, 2015

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Cardiovascular Business

Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

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

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

Cardiovascular Business

Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

Economics

Private equity dealmaking in healthcare stalls amid persistent bid-ask gap, negative regulatory environment

Biopsy before ablation has no cost advantage over both-at-once approach

Radvocates applaud bipartisan bill that would end decade-long decline in Medicare reimbursement

Radiation therapy centers sold out of private equity-backed provider’s bankruptcy estate for nearly $3M

Princeton Radiology partners with AI startup to add full-body MRI service

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