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.

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Imaging providers earned $2B in one year from screening women in their 40s for breast cancer

As the debate rages on as to whether women should receive routine breast cancer screenings before 50, researchers have put a price tag to the practice. 

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Facing the future: 4 key takeaways from the 2020 Cardiovascular Leadership Survey

A new survey from Cardiovascular Business examines the attitudes and priorities of leaders in cardiology and other specialties, shining light on how patient care may evolve in the years ahead.

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ACR asks Congress to protect radiology practices from double-whammy of COVID-19, costly policy change

The American College of Radiology and 29 other healthcare trade groups implored lawmakers to stop any further financial harm to their members. 

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Siemens hit with fine for alleged collusion on CT scanner contract

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission said the company coordinated with a rival to score a contract with one local hospital. 

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Persivia launches COVID-19 surveillance model powered by AI

Another healthcare company is leveraging AI to address the new coronavirus pandemic and help identify potential patients who could have the virus.

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Teleradiology giant vRad urges caution citing COVID-19 in imaging reports

Virtual Radiologic has seen a notable uptick in computed tomography utilization as the number of U.S. cases of coronavirus has picked up. 

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Philips ramping up imaging production following COVID-19 supply chain disruption

While the pandemic has tugged down consumer demand, CT scanner orders have swelled, with dozens rolling in recently. 

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Radiologists urged to reschedule all nonurgent imaging in wake of COVID-19’s spread

Providers appear to be heeding that advice at varying degrees, with some practices turning away any coughing patients.