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.

Led by notable names in radiology, imaging AI firm HOPPR raises nearly $32M
Founded in 2019 and based in Chicago, the vendor offers a “leading” infrastructure platform for building, refining and deploying large-scale AI models in medical imaging.
Atraverse Medical raises $29M to support FDA-approved heart tech
The San Diego-based startup gained FDA approval for its Hotwire RF guidewire in 2024. The technology has already been used to perform hundreds of heart procedures.
Eli Lilly to acquire gene-editing specialists focused on CVD for up to $1.3B
The company has agreed to acquire Verve Therapeutics for an upfront payment of approximately $1 billion. The total could increase significantly, however, if certain milestones are met. One of Verve's biggest gene therapies has already received the FDA's fast track designation.
Senate unveils budget proposal that ditches House’s radiologist Medicare pay hike
Radiology advocates on Monday said they were "deeply disappointed" with the decision while emphasizing it is still early in the process.
Radiology Partners scores No Surprises Act wins at 600% of ‘qualifying payment amount’
“These high numbers highlight the disconnect between the two sides as they debate what constitutes a reasonable payment for OON services,” experts write in Health Affairs.

OU Health establishes Health Sciences Imaging Institute for training, research

Siemens Healthineers is providing technology for the new endeavor as part of a 10-year agreement.

Kit Crancer RBMA president on Medicare cuts RSNA 2023.

The impact of Medicare payment cuts on radiology and patient care access

RBMA President Kit Crancer said continued cuts will result in Medicare patients losing access to care when health systems and providers determine it is no longer economical.

Cardiologists, other physicians say the shift from private practice to corporate ownership is bad for patients

How do changes in ownership impact patient care? That was one of the many topics explored in a new survey of U.S. physicians.

RadNet inks deal to open diagnostic imaging centers in multiple Walmart locations

The two giants in their respective industries plan to debut the first “MammogramNow” clinic Dec. 8 at the supercenter in Milford, Delaware.

Moody’s downgrades Radiology Partners, citing ‘very high leverage’

Analysts said the decision reflects increasing risk for RP, which faces forthcoming debt maturities and the chance it may need to execute a distressed exchange.

Private equity-backed radiology provider LucidHealth appoints news CEO

The company did not give a reason for the departure of previous chief executive Asif Ahmad, who filled the role from 2020 to 2023.

Intelerad signs $50M multi-year agreement with 1 of state’s largest hospital systems

Following a recent merger, the 22-hospital organization will deploy its PACS, work list, VNA and image exchange solutions systemwide.

Hospital understaffing complaints dog big Northeastern state

Healthcare regulators in the country’s fourth most populous state are getting barraged with complaints about hospital understaffing.

Economics

Led by notable names in radiology, imaging AI firm HOPPR raises nearly $32M

Atraverse Medical raises $29M to support FDA-approved heart tech

Eli Lilly to acquire gene-editing specialists focused on CVD for up to $1.3B

Senate unveils budget proposal that ditches House’s radiologist Medicare pay hike

Radiology Partners scores No Surprises Act wins at 600% of ‘qualifying payment amount’