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.

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.

Akumin bills itself as nation’s No. 2 radiology services provider following $820M Alliance acquisition

The combined company now covers 46 states, serving 1,000 hospital and healthcare providers with more than 230 fixed-site radiology and oncology centers.

National healthcare spending jumped 9.7% last year, topping $4.1 trillion

Much of the hike was due to a quick upturn in government spending during the pandemic, including the $122B Provider Relief Fund and $53B Paycheck Protection Program.

Healthcare deals were up 56% in 2021, with a few topping $5 billion

Physician medical groups and the managed care and rehabilitation sectors were top targets for deals last year, according to a new report from PwC.

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