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.

Tariffs will likely have a sizable impact on major radiology vendors
Medical device vendors Siemens, Philips and GE all saw drops in their stock prices after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs April 2.
Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs
The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health.
Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence
The 55-year-old patient woke up experiencing chest pain one morning and an ambulance was called. He was dead just a few hours later. His family's lawsuit argued that delays in care, communication errors and other issues were directly responsible for his death.
Leaked HHS budget reveals 30% cuts, elimination of many core services
A proposal for the massive restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services ends funding to programs associated with chronic disease management, lead safety, and Head Start. However, HHS is adding a new department to focus on understanding the cause of long-term illness.
RadNet leaders discuss rationale behind blockbuster $103M iCAD AI acquisition
RadNet provides 1.9M mammograms per year in the U.S., and adding iCAD’s installed customer base would boost the number of impacted exams to 10M.

US Radiology Specialists adds South Carolina practice to its national network

The Raleigh, North Carolina, company's growing team of providers now stretches across 13 states and 130 outpatient centers.

Dwindling number of generalists in radiology could have ‘far-reaching implications’

With demands for 24/7 imaging services, robust access in rural areas and an emphasis on efficiency all increasing in medicine, radiologists must keep a keen eye on this development.

Toronto-based AI specialists raise $40M in Series B funding

Deep Genomics, a Toronto-based AI company focused on the development of therapeutic drugs, has closed a Series B round of funding worth $40 million.

Cardiologist sues Apple over its HR-monitoring smartwatch tech

A New York cardiologist is suing tech giant Apple over its heartbeat-monitoring smartwatch capabilities, claiming the company lifted his patented HR intervention and has been using the technology without his permission.

Mednax continues its growth in radiology, adding 10th imaging practice

Following the acquisition, the company now employs 825-plus radiologists, reading almost 12 million studies annually.

MIT, Takeda announce new AI collaboration focused on pharmaceuticals

The MIT School of Engineering has announced a new partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited to use AI technology to ramp up the development of pharmaceutical drugs.

Data casts doubts on effectiveness of radiology benefits management, experts say

That’s one of the key takeaways from a new analysis of trends in diagnostic imaging, published Dec. 31 in Radiology.

Breast imaging company Hologic unloads aesthetics line at $1B-plus loss

The Marlborough, Massachusetts-based technology company first announced plans to sell Cynosure in November, and completed the deal on Dec. 30.

Economics

Tariffs will likely have a sizable impact on major radiology vendors

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence

Leaked HHS budget reveals 30% cuts, elimination of many core services

RadNet leaders discuss rationale behind blockbuster $103M iCAD AI acquisition