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Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors
STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.
Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers
The Louisiana-based radiology group is buying Outpatient Imaging for an undisclosed sum, adding locations across greater Atlanta.
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists
Cardiovascular Associates of America and cardiologist-founded HybridChart are now working together in a move designed to deliver value-based care to heart patients.
Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence
The American Hospital Association released a new report quantifying the financial toll of violence in hospitals, including incidents that spill over into emergency rooms and care wards. The group is calling for stronger cooperation between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.
Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices
“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says.

Rural hospitals with health system affiliations charge more for imaging than independents

Across a dozen different imaging services examined, all costed more at affiliated hospitals, after adjusting for various factors.

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Medtronic to spin off its diabetes business

One of the world's largest medtech companies could make a major move within the next 18 months. Que Dallara, the current president of Medtronic’s diabetes business, would be the new company's CEO.

Tom Price, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the first Trump administration, said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.

Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.

Fast breast MRI protocol cuts scan times up to 80% while maintaining accuracy

"Shorter reading and scan times may allow implementation of MRI in national screening programs, making it available for all women," one expert says.

Top health systems help balloon Rad AI’s fundraising round to $68M

Advocate, Memorial Hermann, Corewell, and Atlantic Health System are together contributing $8 million in “strategic” investments with the San Francisco company.

Hospital system reportedly ends contract after private radiology practice declines employment arrangement

The contract dispute is between 50-physician Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Healthcare, which has two hospitals south of Washington, D.C.

John Simon, MD, CEO of SimonMed Imaging, one of the largest U.S. outpatient medical imaging providers and physician radiology practices, is a big advocate for whole-body MRI screening, but there are some radiologists who are against this type of screening. He offered a comprehensive look at whole-body screenings.

SimonMed Imaging CEO discusses why his radiology practice offers elective whole-body MRIs

John Simon, MD, is a big advocate for these elective exams, but the American College of Radiology and some members of the specialty oppose this practice.

ACR suggests 5 ways White House can ease regulatory burden on radiologists

The college's suggestions came in response to a recent request for information, seeking regulations that "stifle American businesses."

Economics

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers

Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists

Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence

Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices