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.

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors
STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.
Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers
The Louisiana-based radiology group is buying Outpatient Imaging for an undisclosed sum, adding locations across greater Atlanta.
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists
Cardiovascular Associates of America and cardiologist-founded HybridChart are now working together in a move designed to deliver value-based care to heart patients.
Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence
The American Hospital Association released a new report quantifying the financial toll of violence in hospitals, including incidents that spill over into emergency rooms and care wards. The group is calling for stronger cooperation between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.
Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices
“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says.

U.S. iodine contrast supply may not be subject to proposed 25% tariffs

If President Trump initiates a 25% tariff against pharmaceuticals imported from Ireland, it might impact the price for X-ray iodine contrast agents in the U.S. depending what rules are put in place.

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AI assistance could cut screening-related costs by up to 30%

Integrating AI-based delegation tools into breast cancer screening settings could result in significant cost savings for organizations.

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Republicans in Congress back off proposal to cut Medicaid

House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed on Tuesday that Medicaid cuts would be excluded from an upcoming spending bill, as both President Donald Trump and other Republicans in Congress opposed any reduction to funding.

Tariffs not enough to make Siemens Healthineers move production or raise prices—yet

The imaging manufacturer expects to spend between $227 million and $340 million on tariff mitigation efforts, leaders said Wednesday.

Lantheus announces plans to divest SPECT imaging business

Janesville, Wisconsin-based nuclear fusion firm Shine Technologies is the buyer, issuing an upfront cash payment under terms of the deal.

Rite Aid seeking buyout as it files for bankruptcy—again

For the second time in less than two years, the struggling retail pharmacy chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking buyers as it prepares for store closures.

Tariffs will cost Philips Healthcare up to $340M

U.S.-China tariffs will have a $226M to $340M net impact on its bottom line in 2025, even after substantial mitigation efforts, the imaging manufacturer estimates.

Hospital transparency efforts fail to curb rising imaging prices

However, health policy efforts initiated in 2021 appear to be reducing variation in imaging costs, experts contend.

Economics

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging expands to new state, acquiring 9 outpatient centers

Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with advanced rounding tech specialists

Hospitals spend $18.3B a year thwarting violence

Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices