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.

Radiology AI startup Better Medicine balloons fundraising to nearly $7M
The company operates across six countries with plans to enter the U.S., offering its flagship BMVision Kidney, helping to detect malignant lesions in the organ.
Average malpractice insurance payout for diagnostic errors in physician offices: $661,000
Cancer is by far the most commonly overlooked diagnosis at 45%, followed by infections (14%), vascular issues (7%) and cardiac concerns, according to new research.
CMS responds to criticism of pay model targeting ‘wasteful and inappropriate’ radiology services
The agency recently issued a frequently asked questions fact sheet about the WISeR model days after House Democrats expressed concern about the initiative.
Quadrant Private Equity firm acquires imaging center network for over $130M
Founded in 2018, Carlisle Health operates a platform of 24 imaging centers, employing a staff of more than 500, including 70 radiologists.
MGMA warns of government overreach in the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The Medical Group Management Association shares concerns about the draft fee schedule published in July. A major concern is the government possibly changing how RVUs are set, rather than allowing the medical specialty representatives to have a say.

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.

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Roche spends $2.7B to acquire biotech company with multiple obesity, diabetes drugs in development

Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, will gain both oral and injectable assets as a result of this acquisition.

Large crowd in the recruiters row on the RSNA expo floor. There was a record number of recruiters at RSNA this year as the radiologist shortage begins to hurt many healthcare systems. The shortage was also brought up in nearly all discussions Radiology Business has at RSNAS 2023. #RSNA #RSNA23 #RSNA2023

4 key trends in radiology at RSNA 2023

The rapidly growing shortage of radiologists and technologists was by far the biggest concern discussed across the Radiological Society of North America meeting.

Philips Vanderbilt Carbon Emissions Warning

How radiology departments can decarbonize, save money

Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have released findings from their efforts to reduce waste in the hospital's radiology department.

Jury convicts radiology business owner in imaging-contrast kickback scheme

Neurosurgeon Payam Toobian, MD, oversaw a scam in which two physicians would receive gift cards and cash in exchange for referrals to his imaging center.

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Aidoc invests $30M to create first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence model

The new AI effort will initially focus on three key areas, including accelerating the development of robust imaging algorithms, leaders said at RSNA 2023.

Bankruptcy judge approves radiology provider Akumin’s plan to go private under new ownership

Under terms of the deal, lender Stonepeak will swap some $470 million in debt for ownership in the reorganized business.

Johnson & Johnson acquires medical device company behind new LAA technology for $400M

The deal could also include additional clinical and regulatory milestone payments in the years ahead.

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Radiology AI startup Better Medicine balloons fundraising to nearly $7M

Average malpractice insurance payout for diagnostic errors in physician offices: $661,000

CMS responds to criticism of pay model targeting ‘wasteful and inappropriate’ radiology services

Quadrant Private Equity firm acquires imaging center network for over $130M

MGMA warns of government overreach in the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule