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.

Cardiologist says new legislation would delay flawed payment cuts, preserve access to care
The efficiency adjustment cuts introduced in the 2026 MPFS are based on assumptions many doctors believe to be false. The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and other medical societies are pushing back.
Heart failure company BioVentrix files for IPO
The company, known for its advanced heart failure technologies, hopes to be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol BVXX.
Gore completes acquisition of medtech company behind next-gen heart device
Gore has officially acquired Conformal Medical, the company known for an investigational LAAO device that uses a proprietary foam implant. The transaction was first announced in January.
Radiopharmaceutical therapy use has increased 2,000% among Medicare population
Interventional and diagnostic radiologists are leading the way in this surge, accounting for about 45% of IV RPT administrations, according to Medicare Part B claims.
Federal court strikes down FTC mergers and acquisitions reporting rule
A U.S. District Court in Texas ruled that the agency overstepped its regulatory authority in passing the 2024 Biden-era reporting requirement, which would require stakeholders to spend more than 100 hours filling out a long form to give the agency more oversight of transactions.

FTC challenges ‘anticompetitive’ TAVR acquisition

The FTC is working to stop Edwards Lifesciences from completing its acquisition of JenaValve. Edwards, however, is not backing down.

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When it comes to image-guided ablations, the most cost-effective modality is also the least effective option

Ablation therapy used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma requires image guidance, which is usually done via ultrasound, CT or MRI.

Radiology Partners moving its headquarters to Nashville

“It offers proximity to many of our partners, access to top healthcare talent and a strong ecosystem for collaboration," CEO Rich Whitney, MBA, says.

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Radiologists among employers’ 5 most-requested specialists, staffing firm says

Hiring managers made 76 requests for rads with AMN Healthcare in 2024-25, up nearly 25% from the 61 seen the previous year.

UnitedHealthcare commits to covering 1st diagnostic breast imaging exam

Beginning on Jan. 1, the country's largest private insurer will cover the initial follow-up breast exam for beneficiaries with certain plans.

NIH violated federal law in withholding $8B grant funding, watchdog says

The Government Accountability Office wrote in a new report that the National Institutes of Health violated the Impoundment Control Act, which bars delays in allocating funds approved by Congress, when it pulled funds for research grants linked to “equity-related” initiatives.

Insurance companies deny rare disease drugs to 54% of patients, survey finds

Patients told the PAN Foundation they were helped by charities and manufacturer rebate programs, with some advised by alternative funding programs to get their drugs from outside the country.

AI company raises $55M with help from leading health systems

Ultromics plans to use the new funds to help expand its presence throughout the United States. In addition, the company is focused on developing additional AI-enabled software offerings.

Economics

Cardiologist says new legislation would delay flawed payment cuts, preserve access to care

Heart failure company BioVentrix files for IPO

Gore completes acquisition of medtech company behind next-gen heart device

Radiopharmaceutical therapy use has increased 2,000% among Medicare population

Federal court strikes down FTC mergers and acquisitions reporting rule