Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion. 

The American Hospital Association announced its opposition March 27, contending docs will "inflate healthcare costs and drain essential resources." 

In an open letter, advocacy groups said the budget proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would “shred our nation’s social safety net.”

Imaging industry giant Rad Partners led the way, initiating 110,000 payment disputes in the first half of 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports. 

Jamie Dyer, MBA, explains lobbying efforts in 2025, concerns about rural hospital closures, and encouraging younger members to become more active. 

The American College of Cardiology has sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that outlines some of the organization’s central priorities and concerns. 

Breast cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen celebrated Gov. Glenn Youngkin's finalization of the bill on Tuesday. 

The data comes from a report from Chicago-based consultancy firm Kaufman Hall, which releases a monthly analysis on the financial health of hospitals and health systems. Revenue growth is primarily driven by a rise of inpatient encounters.