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.

President Trump finalizes spending bill with 2.5% rad pay bump, but no inflation-based Medicare reform
The bill also includes some $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, with nearly 12 million kicked off insurance, drawing criticism from the American Medical Association and hospital lobbying groups.
Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA
Experts believe the data signal a continuing shortage of physicians across radiology and other specialties.
Strategic Radiology expands to 25th state with addition of Alaska Imaging
Based in Anchorage, the state’s largest community, the 25-year-old practice employs 20 board-certified radiologists delivering diagnostic and interventional services.
Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact
The 940-page document passed the House of Representatives in a 218 to 214 vote, and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. It contains a 20% cut to federal Medicaid funding, something Trump said he opposes.
Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials
MGMA and others who are part of the “Regulatory Relief Coalition” are urging Congress to continue pushing forward with the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

Modality log files show patient motion during MR exams costs radiology departments time and money

Patient movement during MR exams can cost $115,000 per scanner annually, prompting researchers to call for enhanced motion correction techniques.

R1 RCM agrees to purchase AI revenue cycle company Cloudmed in $4.1B deal

The acquisition includes $857 million of debt from private equity-backed Cloudmed, the organization's announced Monday, Jan. 10.

Imaging during total hip replacement surgery is cost-effective, new research reveals

Intraoperative fluoroscopy is beneficial if it can prevent even 1 corrective, follow-up surgery out of every 400 total hip arthroplasties, doctors reported in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

Judge dismisses cardiology practice’s $50M lawsuit against St. Louis health system

St. Louis Heart and Vascular, a longtime practice with six locations throughout the greater St. Louis area, plans to appeal.

One of nation’s largest hospitals acquires 30-year-old radiology practice and its 21 locations

Tampa General Hospital is assuming full ownership of Tower Radiology, ballooning its statewide roster of outpatient imaging centers to 83.

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.

Economics

President Trump finalizes spending bill with 2.5% rad pay bump, but no inflation-based Medicare reform

Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA

Strategic Radiology expands to 25th state with addition of Alaska Imaging

Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact

Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials