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.

Radiologists 'deeply concerned' about further tariffs on medical imaging devices
Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.
Medicare halts claim processing, posing serious financial risk to radiology practices
“For radiology groups, where Medicare beneficiaries often comprise 30% or more of the patient mix, this delay in reimbursement threatens operational stability," the RBMA said Oct. 15.
Private equity-backed outpatient imaging provider enters California via USC partnership
Outpatient Imaging Affiliates has inked an agreement with Keck Medicine, providing revenue cycle and imaging center management services for a facility in Pasadena.
Portable MRI vendor Hyperfine launches public stock offering, misses $3.5M revenue target
The Guilford, Connecticut-based manufacturer saw quarterly revenues climb 27% compared to the second quarter of 2025, with scanners priced at $360,000 (up 36%).
Cardiologist compensation hits an all-time high
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology APPs all earned more in 2024 than 2023, according to a new survey. Compensation in private practices continues to be much lower than it is integrated practices.

Radiologists 'deeply concerned' about further tariffs on medical imaging devices

Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.

Medicare halts claim processing, posing serious financial risk to radiology practices

“For radiology groups, where Medicare beneficiaries often comprise 30% or more of the patient mix, this delay in reimbursement threatens operational stability," the RBMA said Oct. 15.

Private equity-backed outpatient imaging provider enters California via USC partnership

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates has inked an agreement with Keck Medicine, providing revenue cycle and imaging center management services for a facility in Pasadena.

Portable MRI vendor Hyperfine launches public stock offering, misses $3.5M revenue target

The Guilford, Connecticut-based manufacturer saw quarterly revenues climb 27% compared to the second quarter of 2025, with scanners priced at $360,000 (up 36%).

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Cardiologist compensation hits an all-time high

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiology APPs all earned more in 2024 than 2023, according to a new survey. Compensation in private practices continues to be much lower than it is integrated practices.

Medtech companies working together on robotic PFA system

Stereotaxis and CardioFocus are collaborating on a new robotic pulsed field ablation system. After completing some initial research, the companies are now working toward the launch of a clinical trial.

Radiologists fear new $100,000 visa fee could exacerbate specialty’s staffing shortages

The Trump administration first announced this change via a presidential proclamation, with the added charge taking effect on Sept. 21.

Radiology platform startup OneImaging raises $38M in Series A financing

Founded in 2022, the company seeks to simplify radiology appointments for patients and providers, connecting them with a nationwide network of accredited centers.