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.

Judge triples damages in antitrust lawsuit, ordering Johnson & Johnson MedTech to pay $442M
A bad outcome for Johnson & Johnson MedTech just got worse. A jury previously ordered the company to pay $147M, but the new total is $442M.
Insurer illegally forcing women to pay for breast imaging, class action lawsuit contends
Lauren Moody and her attorneys believe the damages against Oscar Health could climb to $30M when factoring in interest, attorney fees and fines.
Private equity firm mulls taking radiology group public via IPO after ‘failed’ sale
London-based private equity firm Permira has been trying to sell I-MED Radiology for months, but recently ran into a snag with potential buyer Stonepeak.
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.

Hundreds of radiology practice locations use medical credit cards to secure quicker patient payments

The trend raises questions about the burdens being placed on a potentially vulnerable population, experts write in JAMA Health Forum.

Cardiologist compensation drops 4%—still higher than most other healthcare specialties

Cardiology still ranks No. 4 overall, trailing just orthopedics, radiology and plastic surgery.

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Radiology M&A expert shares 6 trends to watch in 2025

Andrew Colbert, senior managing director of Ziegler, spoke at RBMA 2025, discussing teleradiology's "explosive" growth, among other developments.

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Members of Congress propose faster Medicare payment pathway for imaging AI

The Health Tech Investment Act will place all FDA-approved AI devices into the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System for a minimum of five years.

Unmet needs such as transport and finances forcing cancer patients to miss imaging appointments

Despite the prevalence of this concern, only 17% are screened for these health-related social challenges, experts write in JACR.

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Fresh off raising $120M, whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo expands in new market

The imaging startup is bringing its $2,499 elective exam to Las Vegas with additional locations in the works across Charlotte, Columbus, Miami, Nashville and Pittsburgh.

Trump lifts most tariffs, promises ‘major’ levies on pharmaceuticals

President Trump announced that most of his "reciprocal" tariffs have been halted. However, he raised those on Chinese goods to 125%.

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Radiology practice managers speak out against Trump administration tariffs

UPDATED: Amid criticism from the business community, the White House on Wednesday scaled back some of its proposal.

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Judge triples damages in antitrust lawsuit, ordering Johnson & Johnson MedTech to pay $442M

Insurer illegally forcing women to pay for breast imaging, class action lawsuit contends

Private equity firm mulls taking radiology group public via IPO after ‘failed’ sale

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

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