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.

FDA clears new RadNet solution that allows techs to remotely control scanners
TechLive is a remote-scanning tool enabling centralized operation and supervision of MR, CT, PET/CT and ultrasound procedures.
Opportunistic AI screening for osteoporosis via chest X-ray is cost-effective, feasible
Researchers found clear benefit based on their modeling study while highlighting the need for real-world investigations to further enhance the accuracy of their estimates.
Radiologists opt out of $2.8B Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement to pursue own litigation
Plaintiffs in the complaint include Radiology Partners and its affiliates, the Arkansas-based Highlands Oncology Group and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians.
FTC challenges ‘anticompetitive’ TAVR acquisition
The FTC is working to stop Edwards Lifesciences from completing its acquisition of JenaValve. Edwards, however, is not backing down.
When it comes to image-guided ablations, the most cost-effective modality is also the least effective option
Ablation therapy used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma requires image guidance, which is usually done via ultrasound, CT or MRI.

Compensation jumps 6% for heart surgeons, hits all-time high for vascular surgeons

While production is relatively unchanged compared to the previous year, compensation is up significantly for cardiovascular surgeons in the United States.

Whole-body MRI startup Ezra expands service in partnership with Princeton Radiology

The two will broaden their reach into the Philadelphia area, offering an “end to end” screening platform that monitors for cancer and other conditions.

Bipartisan group of 233 House members call for Medicare reform

In a letter, the undersigned asked Congress to halt cuts to Medicare reimbursement and enact a permanent system to adjust rates to inflation.

Wartime powers enacted to address nationwide IV fluid shortage

The Biden Administration has invoked parts of the Defense Production Act to address shortages that stem from Hurricane Helene damaging a Baxter production facility in North Carolina.

New Category I CPT code issued for AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software

The news comes just days after CMS confirmed these technologies would start receiving expanded Medicare coverage in November. HeartFlow and other AI vendors have already shared their excitement over the decision.

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Radiology societies say MACs’ refusal to cover imaging guidance for key procedure poses safety risk

ACR, the Society of Interventional Radiology and others recently submitted a letter to 5 of the 7 contractors, expressing concern about trigger-point injections.

Radiology data sharing vendor Enlitic completes $5M acquisition of imaging IT pioneer

The Fort Collins, Colorado-based company has purchased all shares of Laitek Inc., a major provider of medical imaging data migration and routing services in the U.S.

Private equity firm invests $7.8M in radiology market-intelligence outfit Signify Research

Leaders said the investment from London-based BGF will help Signify accelerate its growth plans and expand the company's market presence.

Economics

FDA clears new RadNet solution that allows techs to remotely control scanners

Opportunistic AI screening for osteoporosis via chest X-ray is cost-effective, feasible

Radiologists opt out of $2.8B Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement to pursue own litigation

FTC challenges ‘anticompetitive’ TAVR acquisition

When it comes to image-guided ablations, the most cost-effective modality is also the least effective option