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.

Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims
The federal payment program first started paying for AI in 2018 and has denied about 53% of claims (or 53,857) submitted by radiologists since then, experts detail in JACR.
Lantheus misled investors about blockbuster imaging agent, class action lawsuit claims
Plaintiff attorneys claim the Massachusetts-based company shattered the competitive position of Pylarify, a PET imaging agent for prostate cancer.
American College of Radiology touts key imaging provisions in House spending bill
"We urge Congress to pass final legislation that reflects this approach and retains ACR-backed provisions that can save lives," CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, said Sept. 10.
GE HealthCare to acquire Alzheimer’s imaging AI firm Icometrix
Founded in 2011 and based in Belgium, the AI firm offers the first software for automating brain assessments needed to administer disease therapies from Biogen and Eli Lilly.
Internet searches reveal skyrocketing interest in POCUS implementation
New data align with a rise in intrigue around bedside point-of-care ultrasound to address growing patient demand.

Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology

Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position.

Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric.

Video of Dave Dixon explaining the impact of first FDA approval of a generic DOAC.

FDA clears first generic versions of rivaroxaban—what it means for patient care

Dave Dixon, PharmD, explored the short- and long-term impact of these approvals, noting that they could help reduce costs down the line.

Members of Congress introduce bill to reform radiation oncology reimbursement

Over 80 organizations support the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program Act, including the American College of Radiology and ASTRO.

Americans' mental, physical health in steady decline since COVID-19 pandemic

The numbers are the lowest seen by Gallup in 25 years, with the percentage of adults reporting their health as “excellent” dropping in both categories.

Healthcare AI newswatch: Ambient AI costs, healthcare AI holdouts, an 86-year-old AI innovator, more

Meet an 86-year-old IT entrepreneur who recently beefed up his AI skills in a challenging postgraduate program.

Radiology AI firm Gleamer expands into MRI with 2 acquisitions

The French company offers solutions across X-ray, mammography and CT, adding MRI to its portfolio by buying Pixyl and Caerus Medical.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) HQ

HHS employees offered two months of pay to quit their jobs

That’s in addition to the $25,000 buyout offer from the federal government. Employees have until Friday to resign.

Economics

Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims

Lantheus misled investors about blockbuster imaging agent, class action lawsuit claims

American College of Radiology touts key imaging provisions in House spending bill

GE HealthCare to acquire Alzheimer’s imaging AI firm Icometrix

Internet searches reveal skyrocketing interest in POCUS implementation