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.

UnitedHealth, Amedisys offer divestitures as $3.3B merger advances
Pennant and BrightSpring Health Services have agreed to purchase some healthcare businesses from UnitedHealth and Amedisys. However, it remains unclear whether this will be enough for the DOJ to drop its lawsuit blocking the merger.
Tariffs will have a significant impact on the nuclear imaging supply chain in the US
"Domestic radiopharmaceutical suppliers, who receive isotopes from abroad, would be impacted by price changes and uncertainty caused by additional tariffs,” SNMMI President Cathy Cutler, PhD, wrote in a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce this week.
Senator introduces bill to boost radiologist pay in Medicare program
The lawmaker is proposing the ‘‘Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025," mirroring Rep. Murphy's House bill.
Covera Health to vet prostate MRI providers for ‘Radiology Centers of Excellence’
The startup has partnered with employers such as Walmart, providers and health plans (including BCBS Michigan) to steer patients to top imaging centers.
Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M
The company has signed a "memo of understanding" with GE HealthCare, helping it to build a new cloud-based product suite.

Former Hollywood doctor found guilty in $355M medical billing scam

Julian Omidi directed employees to falsify sleep apnea studies that were needed for insurers to preapprove lap-band weight-loss surgeries, according to the Department of Justice.

No Surprises Act takes effect, leading to a mix of cheers and jeers from heart specialists

Many healthcare groups remain concerned about the law's potential long-term impact on providers and patients alike.

Rival sues radiologist-founded virtual imaging marketplace, alleging ‘blatant ongoing theft’ of its business

Green Imaging called the complaint "without merit" and said it plans to vigorously defend itself against MDSave's claims in Texas district court.

8 simple tips to help radiologists work smarter, not harder

While informatics and information technology tools are essential, individuals can take a number of steps to improve their day-to-day productivity.

Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology announces expansion plans in 2 states

The Minneapolis-based imaging provider added 21 new outpatient sites in 2021, ballooning its nationwide total to 150.

Private equity-backed Envision Healthcare inks deal to keep hundreds of radiologists in-network

The Nashville-based provider group said it has reached a multi-year agreement with Florida Blue, allowing 6,000 physicians to continue receiving payment.

Cardiologists report an average 2021 salary of $538K, up 2% from 2020, as pandemic continues

The report, primarily focused on compensation data in the United States, also examined how COVID-19 continues to impact the country's workforce.

UnitedHealth Group pushes back timeline of $13B Change Healthcare acquisition

The two healthcare heavyweights had originally hoped to complete their merger in 2021's second half but will take more time, according to an SEC filing.

Economics

UnitedHealth, Amedisys offer divestitures as $3.3B merger advances

Tariffs will have a significant impact on the nuclear imaging supply chain in the US

Senator introduces bill to boost radiologist pay in Medicare program

Covera Health to vet prostate MRI providers for ‘Radiology Centers of Excellence’

Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M