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.

Practices tied to private equity, hospitals charge significantly more than independent radiology groups
Negotiated professional prices for hospital-based radiology services are about 43% higher than independents vs. 16% more for PE-backed rad groups.
8 key considerations when weighing whether to expand a radiology department
Experts with Indiana University are urging peers to understand the motivations behind expansion and focus on cultural compatibility.
UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners again, claiming mega practice ‘weaponized’ surprise billing protections
Rad Partners "firmly" denied the allegations, which mirror a similar complaint from Aetna, contending it plans to "vigorously defend against these claims" in court.
Recent fraud cases suggest ‘fake nursing’ has become a troubling career path
A new report reveals that states are keeping databases on “imposter nurses” to slow what could be a growing trend of unlicensed individuals holding nursing positions at hospitals nationwide.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech hit with permanent injunction as fallout over antitrust lawsuit continues
Johnson & Johnson MedTech was already ordered to pay $442.2 million in damages for withholding clinical support to healthcare providers. Now the company has been hit with a permanent injunction designed to stop it from being a repeat offender.

Radiology provider dedicating 10 freestanding centers to imaging coronavirus patients

The investor-owned Florida firm said the centers will offer computed tomography, x-ray, ultrasound and other imaging services to sick patients.

Canadian healthcare group updates stance on low-dose aspirin to prevent stroke, heart disease

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association reached the same conclusion in 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Economics

Practices tied to private equity, hospitals charge significantly more than independent radiology groups

8 key considerations when weighing whether to expand a radiology department

UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners again, claiming mega practice ‘weaponized’ surprise billing protections

Recent fraud cases suggest ‘fake nursing’ has become a troubling career path

Johnson & Johnson MedTech hit with permanent injunction as fallout over antitrust lawsuit continues