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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ASTRO: Proposed radiation oncology APM can improve patient care

CMS revealed details for their newly proposed alternative payment model for radiation oncology on July 10. The American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) believes the model, with adjustments, "will incentivize higher quality, more convenient radiation treatments for patients and support their journey toward a cure."

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Many patients skip DBT due to out-of-pocket costs

The fear of paying high out-of-pocket costs is leading many patients to decline digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), according to new findings published by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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Interventional cardiology devices market estimated to reach $20.8B by 2022

The interventional cardiology devices market is expected to grow to $20.85 billion by 2022, a new report projects.

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Radiology Partners announces new deal with Atlanta-based Northside Radiology Associates

Radiology Partners announced Wednesday, July 10, that it has entered a new partnership with Atlanta-based Northside Radiology Associates (NRA).

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Radiologists' average base salary rises 4% to $387K

The average base salary for radiologists continues to grow, checking in at $387,000, up 4.3% from $371,000 in 2017/2018, according to a new report from Merritt Hawkins.

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Precision-med AI operation raises $23M

A technology company that uses AI to precisely match medical interventions with individual patients has received a $23 million infusion.

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RSNA R&E Foundation surpasses $5M in grant funding for 2019

The RSNA Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees has approved more than $5 million in funding for grants related to radiology research and education so far in 2019.

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Medical AI top of mind for physicians planning careers

Most physicians rightly laugh off talk of their profession’s coming demise at the hands of AI. But more than a few are taking the blossoming technology into account when making career decisions.