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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Radiology research funding has ballooned over past 20 years, but allocation questions linger

Nearly half of imaging studies now declare financial backing; but with no association to citation rates, some experts are left concerned.

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Walmart continues its push into imaging with 5th retail health center and plans for more

Located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, the “state-of-the-art” facility offers services including x-ray and diagnostics, primary care, labs and dental. 

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Providers still making more despite flat productivity

Judging by work RVUs, U.S. physicians and other clinicians are getting decent raises every year without lifting their billable productivity enough to pay for it, AMGA’s latest survey suggests.

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Google Cloud inks deal to help U.S. military improve cancer care with AI, augmented reality solutions

The new project includes, among other things, key detection models and augmented reality microscopes. 

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RadNet boosts revolving credit line by $57.5M as leaders eye avenues for further growth

With the amendment, the Los Angeles-based imaging firm now has $195M at its disposal, along with $84.5M more in cash. 

Mednax affiliate Synergy Radiology inks deal to expand breast imaging at Houston hospital giant

The agreement covers seven additional outpatient imaging and breast care centers, Memorial Hermann and the Texas physician practice announced. 

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Philips to acquire interventional device firm Intact Vascular for more than $275M

Around since 2011 and based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in treating peripheral artery disease.  

TeraRecon Launches Intuition Subscription with Included Eureka AI Platform

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TeraRecon launches new Intuition Titanium suite, a new inclusive subscription offering that includes a robust set of enterprise AI capabilities.