Economics

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Reducing MRI scan times could add thousands of exam slots, generating up to $22M in new revenue per practice
That’s according to a new retrospective study led by the University of California, San Francisco, and Siemens Healthineers, published Tuesday in Radiology.
Feds should take page from EHRs, creating ‘Meaningful Use’ program to spur AI adoption, Rad Partners leaders say
"Using a similar approach of front-loaded, declining incentives, an AI-focused program could help accelerate adoption and implementation," write Richard Heller and Nina Kottler.
Private equity-backed Integrated Diagnostic Services acquires rival radiology firm
Formed by HCAP Partners in March, IDS is now launching its "roll-up" strategy by buying First Choice Mobile Radiology Services.
Radiopharmaceutical firm Telix touts $151M in Q1 sales from PET imaging agent Illuccix
The Australia-based firm said the nine-digit figure represents a 35% year-over-year increase compared to Q1 of 2024 and 9% uptick from the previous quarter.
Chinese radiology vendors dodge high tariffs with US-based factories
United Imaging and other manufacturers that have established American factories may remain insulated from the trade war.

The company recently made the “strategic decision” to exit equipment servicing and focus on its core business of parts, system sales and training.

The American Medical Association called this a "critical first step" toward reforming the "broken" Medicare payment system.

“This case highlights why academic radiology departments should proactively educate their faculty, trainees, and staff," two experts urged.

RBMA President Kit Crancer said a lack of federal policy has driven 20 states to adopt laws requiring that insurance cover the costs.

Portable Radiology Services' former President Thomas G. O’Lear contended that the pool should have contained anti-vax jurors like him.

"We strongly urge the departments to establish and enforce penalties for noncompliance," ACR CEO William Thorwarth, MD, wrote to the administration.

Daniel Howell will steer the strategic direction of the Columbus-based company's 50 sites across Ohio and Wisconsin.

The American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology are pressing Congress for payment reform to fix a flawed system.