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.

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Radiologists among 100-plus physician groups urging CMS to take swift action on prior authorization

The American Society of Neuroradiology and Society of Interventional Radiology want the agency to bust what they say is a burdensome barrier to imaging and other crucial aspects of U.S. medicine.

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Cardiovascular Associates of America welcomes Florida practice to its growing network

The private equity-backed organization now has eight partner practices in its network. 

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GE Healthcare to acquire AI imaging specialists Caption Health

Caption Health has been a major player in the cardiac imaging space in recent years, gaining attention for its AI-powered echocardiography solutions. 

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Globus Medical to acquire NuVasive for $3.1B

"This transaction reflects our mission to become the leading musculoskeletal technology company in the world by developing products that promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders," said Dan Scavilla, president and CEO of Globus Medical.

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A busy week for cardiology investments: 3 tech companies report big financing rounds

It’s not even Valentine’s Day yet, but February has already been a big month for fundraising in the cardiology space.

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Abbott to acquire vascular disease specialists for $890M

Minnesota-based Cardiovascular Systems Inc. is perhaps best known for its atherectomy devices designed to treat PAD and CAD.

Relative affluence no guarantee against financial toxicity occasioned by breast cancer

Whether poor, wealthy or somewhere in between, women being treated for breast cancer tend to suffer significant financial setbacks.

ACR joins with Texas Medical Association in declaring an important ‘No Surprises’ win

The American College of Radiology is cheering a Feb. 6 decision by a federal judge in Texas who ruled that parts of the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process in the Surprise Billing Final Rule violate the Administrative Procedure Act.