Economics

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Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors
STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.
Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers
The Louisiana-based radiology group is buying Outpatient Imaging for an undisclosed sum, adding locations across greater Atlanta.
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists
Cardiovascular Associates of America and cardiologist-founded HybridChart are now working together in a move designed to deliver value-based care to heart patients.
Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence
The American Hospital Association released a new report quantifying the financial toll of violence in hospitals, including incidents that spill over into emergency rooms and care wards. The group is calling for stronger cooperation between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.
Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices
“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says.

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors

STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers

The Louisiana-based radiology group is buying Outpatient Imaging for an undisclosed sum, adding locations across greater Atlanta.

doctor examines patient data on their tablet

Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists

Cardiovascular Associates of America and cardiologist-founded HybridChart are now working together in a move designed to deliver value-based care to heart patients.

Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence

The American Hospital Association released a new report quantifying the financial toll of violence in hospitals, including incidents that spill over into emergency rooms and care wards. The group is calling for stronger cooperation between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.

Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices

“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says.

Private equity firm Stonepeak reportedly walks away from $1.9B radiology group acquisition

Previous reports claimed the New York-based investment firm was "inches" from buying I-MED Radiology, but talks have now stalled.

Hospital sues contractor claiming floors at $100M facility are not level

A series of lawsuits has been filed against Plenary Health Care Partnerships, the consortium hired by the Ontario government to build Humber River Health’s new Toronto hospital, alleging floors are deteriorating and the water system was faulty.

Ascension Health in 'advanced talks' to buy Amsurg from private equity for $3.9B

The acquisition would allow Ascension—a nonprofit health system—to expand its outpatient surgery network, as Amsurg operates 250 centers nationwide. Sources said a final deal could be mere weeks away.