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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CMS officially drops fee for independent dispute resolution back to $50

The agency has not yet announced the reopening of the Federal IDR portal to submit new disputes, with the feds hoping to do so "soon." 

August 15, 2023
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The ‘Kennedys of Italy’ buy $2.8B stake in imaging giant Royal Philips

Exor NV, the investment arm of the prominent Agnelli family, has the option to increase its stake to a maximum of 20%, leaders said Monday. 

August 15, 2023
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Google Health, radiology vendor seek regulatory approval of AI as independent mammography reader

"We hope to not only alleviate the increasing burdens on radiologists worldwide but also reduce disparities in healthcare," one Google AI leader said. 

August 14, 2023
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Radiology the 3rd most sought-after specialty among healthcare employers

AMN Healthcare received 155 search requests for such specialists, behind only family medicine (279) and NPs (420), according to a recently released report.

August 14, 2023
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‘Unstoppable’ radiologist keeps practicing despite millions in fines, mounting investigations

James McGuckin, MD, most recently made the news in May when the DOJ filed suit against him and his affiliated practices. 

August 11, 2023
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Beset with problems, radiology provider Akumin forms special committee to evaluate its strained capital structure

Its challenges have included a key imaging center shuttered by a hurricane, equipment delivery delays and problems filling positions. 

August 10, 2023
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Kim Kardashian promotes whole-body MRI service from Prenuvo, drawing concern from some

The reality star shared her experience Tuesday via Instagram, hoping to inform her 363 million followers about this “lifesaving machine.” 

August 10, 2023
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Startup launches service that translates radiology reports into 5th-grade reading level

Vital's Doctor-to-Patient Translator uses the latest large language models and natural language processing to simplify imaging results and other clinical notes. 

August 9, 2023

Around the web

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

Using CT to perform coronary artery calcium scoring on symptomatic chest pain patients can deliver significant value, according to a new data published in Radiology

Peninsula Imaging told Mary Raver in 2014 that a cancerous growth was benign. She now has 18 months to live.

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