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.

ACR blasts ‘deeply flawed’ Anthem policy targeting out-of-network radiologists
Last month, the insurance giant announced it will begin charging hospitals a 10% administrative penalty for claims that involve docs outside of its networks.
Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging seeks to raise $200M through IPO
If the effort succeeds, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based imaging group would soon begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LMRI.
Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby
While the law sunsets in 2028, ACA International and the debt collector Creditors Bureau USA are not waiting. They filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that Colorado is illegally restricting free speech, in violation of the First Amendment.
$64M raised for new cardiogenic shock drug—research already underway
Procizumab was developed to change the trajectory of shock by addressing an underlying molecular driver rather than just managing symptoms.
Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures
“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes.

Medicare lifts hold on claim processing amid government shutdown

CMS announced Oct. 21 it has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors to lift the hold and begin processing claims dated Oct. 1 and later.

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Cardiology groups among the voices concerned about more medical device tariffs

When the Trump administration requested public input on adding more tariffs for PPE and all medical devices, hundreds of public comments were submitted. One common concern among those responses is that healthcare providers could be left with significantly higher costs.

UnitedHealthcare cutting radiology group pay rates in bid to preserve affordability

“Rapidly rising healthcare costs continue to be a top concern for members and their employers," the nation's largest commercial insurer wrote in a recent letter to an unidentified imaging group.

ASE leading push to revise CPT code for interventional echocardiography

The pressure is on for ASE and other societies to create a new CPT code for the use of interventional echocardiography during structural heart procedures.

Private equity firms to acquire Hologic for $18.3B

Blackstone and TPG have reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company for approximately $79 per share.

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RadNet inks AI partnership with large value-focused physician group

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator is teaming with Desert Oasis Healthcare to offer RadNet’s Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program.

United Regional Health Care System imaging center

Hospital breaks ground on $45M new imaging center

United Regional Health Care System recently announced the construction project’s kickoff, noting its desire to remain “responsive to the needs of our community.”

Radiologists 'deeply concerned' about further tariffs on medical imaging devices

Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.

Economics

ACR blasts ‘deeply flawed’ Anthem policy targeting out-of-network radiologists

Radiology provider Lumexa Imaging seeks to raise $200M through IPO

Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby

$64M raised for new cardiogenic shock drug—research already underway

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures