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.

Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans
Summa Health said the change will take effect Sept. 1, with the two-hospital network ceasing scheduling of appointments for this consumer segment
Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers
The Plantation, Florida, company first announced the initiative at RSNA 2024, offering clients new “relocatable and expandable” centers to be deployed across the U.S.
Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations
The breast imaging group is launching two locations in Texas and marking its first foray into the Raleigh metro area, with more on the way in North Carolina.
Imaging-guided surgery startup Method AI raises $20M in Series A financing
Founded in 2021 as a spinoff of the Cleveland Clinic, its platform leverages continuous 3D ultrasound and AI-generated surgical plans to guide robotic-assisted procedures.
MGMA raises alarm over 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, warns of access crisis
Many make federal reimbursement plans into an issue about high-paid specialists complaining about pay cuts, but these fees also compensate nurses, technicians, support staff and administrators. Payment keeps the doors of brick-and-mortar medical practices open, MGMA warns.

Women in cardiology receive less money from CMS, submit fewer charges

More research is still needed to find out why these differences exist, but the authors did offer some possible explanations.

Physician lawmakers take aim at Medicare pay cuts set to hit radiologists in near future

Failure to act could lead to further retirements, office closures or reduced staffing, MD Reps. Ami Bera and Larry Bucshon wrote to House leaders.

Radiology practices with 100 years of combined history merge in Northeast

Princeton Radiology and Medical Park Imaging will operate more than a dozen locations in New Jersey following their integration.

Macquarie acquires 50% stake in Medical Properties Trust

Macquarie Asset Management, a global financial services group, has acquired a 50% stake in Medical Properties Trust.

FDA announces new warnings for multiple medications due to heightened risk of heart issues, stroke and death

The medications, used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, are also associated with an elevated cancer risk.

COVID-19 vaccines have buoyed healthcare profits

Healthcare companies have seen profits rise during the second quarter of 2021 thanks to COVID-19 vaccines and Americans returned to doctors’ offices.

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Imaging did not contribute to an increase in Medicare spending between 2009-2019

Radiology recorded the most negative compounded annual growth rate when compared to all other Part B categories during those 10 years, according to a new analysis.

Notable regulatory approvals of emerging technologies over the past 30 days

Along with AI in its various iterations, the list may include virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, robotics and other innovative technologies changing healthcare delivery.

Economics

Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans

Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations

Imaging-guided surgery startup Method AI raises $20M in Series A financing

MGMA raises alarm over 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, warns of access crisis