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.

Early TAVR for asymptomatic severe AS cuts costs, improves outcomes
The study found lifetime per-patient savings from early TAVR ranged from about $2,334 in the U.K. to $19,607 in Switzerland.
Radiology societies join initiative to fight payer restrictions around key interventional service
ACR, SIR and others altogether representing over 100,000 physicians recently wrote to 5 of the 7 Medicare Administrative Contractors to voice their concerns.
ACR blasts ‘deeply flawed’ Anthem policy targeting out-of-network radiologists
Last month, the insurance giant announced it will begin charging hospitals a 10% administrative penalty for claims that involve docs outside of its networks.
Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging seeks to raise $200M through IPO
If the effort succeeds, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based imaging group would soon begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LMRI.
Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby
While the law sunsets in 2028, ACA International and the debt collector Creditors Bureau USA are not waiting. They filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that Colorado is illegally restricting free speech, in violation of the First Amendment.

CMS speeds up radiologist payment to calm cash flow concerns during pandemic

The advanced and accelerated payment offering applies to all docs who accept Medicare, and is part of the recently signed CARES Act.

A splash of cold water for those banking on AI to kill the coronavirus

The tech sector is abuzz with high hopes in AI’s potential to help the world beat back COVID-19. A veteran writer who’s been on the high-tech beat for years offers a reality check.

ACR ‘pleased’ with $2T coronavirus relief act, awaits further guidance for beleaguered radiology practices

In a statement sent to Radiology Business, the college said it looks forward to “swift regulatory action” that will spell out how imaging practices and hospitals can apply for relief.

Radiology practice stages turf war, using CON law to block rival’s expansion plans

The stakes are high in the fight, with estimates that the Bloomfield, Connecticut, practice could rake in upward of $2 million annually with the addition.

Mednax sees ‘meaningful’ decline in radiology volume during pandemic, revises revenue forecasts

The Florida-based company said that imaging orders are falling short of past historical levels, with much of the reduction tied to nonurgent care.

Radiology provider dedicating 10 freestanding centers to imaging coronavirus patients

The investor-owned Florida firm said the centers will offer computed tomography, x-ray, ultrasound and other imaging services to sick patients.

Canadian healthcare group updates stance on low-dose aspirin to prevent stroke, heart disease

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association reached the same conclusion in 2019.

Imaging providers earned $2B in one year from screening women in their 40s for breast cancer

As the debate rages on as to whether women should receive routine breast cancer screenings before 50, researchers have put a price tag to the practice.

Economics

Early TAVR for asymptomatic severe AS cuts costs, improves outcomes

Radiology societies join initiative to fight payer restrictions around key interventional service

ACR blasts ‘deeply flawed’ Anthem policy targeting out-of-network radiologists

Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging seeks to raise $200M through IPO

Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby