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.

Advocacy group asks Congress for $377M increase in funds for the FDA
The Alliance for a Stronger FDA said the increase is necessary to pay salaries and cover the organization's ballooning operational expenses.
Hospital to pay $24.3M over TAVR allegations
According to a whistleblower, Cape Cod Hospital performed hundreds of TAVR procedures without following specific government requirements.
Mergers and acquisitions fueling Epic’s dominance of EHR market
A new KLAS Research report found that of the 319 hospitals that adopted a new EHR in 2023, 77 chose Epic.
Amid ‘ever-escalating’ costs in cancer care, experts say its ‘imperative’ radiology screens for financial toxicity
Despite this dire need, there is wide variability in such processes, including the timing, setting, tools utilized and interpretation of the results, according to new research.
Industry changes are making it easier for cardiologists to start families
One of the biggest decisions in a cardiologist's life is knowing when, exactly, to start a family. Nandita S. Scott, MD, co-director of the Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program at Mass General Hospital, shared her perspective on this important topic.

GE has completed the spinoff of its healthcare business, and GE HealthCare began trading as its own entity on the Nasdaq Jan. 4. Stock Market

RadNet closes public stock offering after raising $259M or 48% more than original ask

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator sold a total of 8,711,250 shares of its stock at $29.75 apiece.

June 19, 2023

Hospital system joint venture will launch 1 of state’s largest new imaging facilities

The 22,632 square-foot center will include four wide-bore MRIs and upgraded PET and CT scanners, leaders announced recently.

June 19, 2023

University of Chicago startup scores $1M to help commercialize interventional radiology product

Co-founded by radiologist Osmanuddin Ahmed, MD, Flow Medical is creating a first-of-its-kind product for treating pulmonary embolism.

June 19, 2023

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging acquires 2 radiology groups spanning 10 locations

The Metairie, Louisiana-based radiology group has doubled in size since Clearview Capital funded the company in October 2020.

June 15, 2023

Radiology practice SimonMed launches nationwide whole-body MRI service, charging fraction of competitors’ prices

SimonOne utilizes AI, advanced clinical protocols and the “best available” equipment to detect diseases before symptoms arise, the PE-backed group announced.

June 15, 2023

Cardiologist agrees to pay $5M for overstating heart findings to justify unnecessary procedures

The North Carolina physician allegedly performed unnecessary atherectomy procedures to treat minor blockages in the leg arteries of multiple patients.

June 15, 2023

‘Past the breaking point’: AMA calls for urgent action to fix ‘dilapidated’ payment system

The American Medical Association said it is developing a targeted, grassroots campaign to begin fighting for Medicare reform.

June 15, 2023

Hospital system and 2 imaging center chains band together in joint venture deal

Inspira Health is bringing together its long-time imaging partner and an outside competitor to help bolster access and expand services.

June 15, 2023

Economics

Advocacy group asks Congress for $377M increase in funds for the FDA

Hospital to pay $24.3M over TAVR allegations

Mergers and acquisitions fueling Epic’s dominance of EHR market

Amid ‘ever-escalating’ costs in cancer care, experts say its ‘imperative’ radiology screens for financial toxicity

Industry changes are making it easier for cardiologists to start families