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.

White House releases 2026 ‘skinny budget’ calling for $33B in cuts to HHS
The proposal would cut funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. However, no reduction was suggested for the Food and Drug Administration.
US Radiology Specialists to construct 12 ‘de novo’ outpatient imaging centers in 2025
Of the dozen new centers built this year, 5 are through hospital joint venture partnerships, US Radiology said, adding to its total of 183 centers in 13 states.
American College of Radiology urges rads to report supply chain issues
ACR’s request comes amid ongoing trade wars and new tariffs placed on imaging products.
Startup seeking to make MRI ‘10 times less expensive’ raises $17M
Paris, France-based Chipiron will use the Series A financing to build a prototype of its portable machine, hoping to launch clinical trials in 2026.
AHA warns ‘perfect storm’ threatens hospitals with rising costs, reimbursement cuts
In a new report, the AHA said strains from President Trump’s tariffs and struggles with Medicare Advantage plans are creating “financial headwinds” that could shake the economic stability of hospitals nationwide.

CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy

The American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions all collaborated on the response.

Mednax reports 29% radiology volume drop in Q2, but imaging numbers are bouncing back

The decline in business was worse in April at 50%, but levels reached upward of 90% of pre-COVID volume by the end of June, the Florida physician firm reported.

Imaging disrupter Nanox nabs $59M in new funding ahead of possible public offering

Officials said Tuesday that they'll use the funds to support the rollout of their low-cost imaging system, the Nanox.ARC.

Consolidation in cardiology: 3 key findings on practice size in the US

Consolidation has been a major theme for healthcare providers in recent years, with larger practices continuing to thrive compared to their smaller counterparts. But what about cardiology specifically?

Imaging group applauds legislation granting Tricare beneficiaries permanent DBT coverage

Digital breast tomosynthesis has proven to be more effective than traditional mammography, notably in the millions of women with dense breasts.

State watch: Georgia adopts surprise medical billing law; NY providers fight liability shield pullback

Plus, radiologic technologists strike in California, and Maine looks to grant physician assistants more authority.

Risk of major cardiovascular events not affected by enrolling in a high-deductible health plan

Researchers tracked more than 302,000 patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor.

Cardiology one of healthcare’s top specialties when it comes to net worth, paying off debt

Nearly half of all cardiologists have a net worth between $1 million and $5 million, according to a new report from Medscape.

Economics

White House releases 2026 ‘skinny budget’ calling for $33B in cuts to HHS

US Radiology Specialists to construct 12 ‘de novo’ outpatient imaging centers in 2025

American College of Radiology urges rads to report supply chain issues

Startup seeking to make MRI ‘10 times less expensive’ raises $17M

AHA warns ‘perfect storm’ threatens hospitals with rising costs, reimbursement cuts