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.

How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates
According to a new analysis, the relationship between the two is actually quite significant.
CPT code changes relevant to radiology for 2026
“The ACR encourages its members to review them and consider how the anticipated changes may impact their practices," the college urged recently.
State lawmaker shelves proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for breast imaging
Florida Senate Bill 1578 was slated for consideration by the full legislature after unanimously passing through three committee votes.
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.
Hologic sees drop in sales and tariff impact on stock price
The vendor's latest earnings report outlines a nearly $35 million decline in mammography sales and projected ramifications from new tariffs.

‘The game-changer we have all been waiting for’: Teleradiologists ink deal for 3K futuristic imaging machines

Nanox announced Feb. 6 that it’s partnering with Florida-based, Siemens-backed teleradiology provider USARad to target thousands of U.S. imaging centers.

Ascension, radiologists form joint venture to open series of freestanding imaging centers

A multi-state diagnostic radiology network is partnering with the Catholic hospital giant to provide more convenient care.

AHA advisory underlines need for equitable healthcare in the US

A presidential advisory published by the American Heart Association on Feb. 3 outlines a set of healthcare principles focused on eliminating inequities in the healthcare system, promoting diversity and better addressing social determinants of health.

Price shopping for radiology services near ‘impossible’ thanks to confusing business practices

Wide variability is making it a monumental task to compare apples to apples from one hospital to the next, researchers determined.

Walmart continues its push into imaging, primary care with new clinic

The retail giant is extending its play into the healthcare space, opening a second center offering everything from diagnostic services to optometry.

Hospital’s limited transparency makes it ‘difficult if not impossible’ to estimate out-of-pocket imaging costs

Researchers analyzed chargemasters and websites for the top-20 ranked U.S. academic hospitals and determined most are doing the bare minimum to offer digestible pricing information to patients.

Whistleblowing surgeon claims hospital system forced him to use in-network radiologists

A Florida orthopedist is suing Orlando Health, alleging the hospital chain repeatedly reprimanded him for performing surgeries elsewhere and failing to use its own imaging center.

Siemens inks 15-year, $270M ‘value partnership’ with Canadian hospital system

Under the deal, the German imaging company will provide a suite of services and manage the organization’s network of diagnostic devices.

Economics

How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates

CPT code changes relevant to radiology for 2026

State lawmaker shelves proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for breast imaging

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

Hologic sees drop in sales and tariff impact on stock price