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.

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide
The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings.
11% of U.S. adults were uninsured in 2024, Census data shows
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows most Americans still rely on work for their health coverage, with 53.8% of insured Americans receiving coverage through their employer.
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.

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Private equity transactions in healthcare down 15% since 2023, report finds

However, an analysis from research firm PitchBook suggests a rebound could be on the horizon, as investors shift their gaze to specialty care services.

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals.

Effort to stop primary care providers from ordering low-value imaging hits brick wall

Researchers with the University of California, Davis, detailed their randomized clinical trial in JAMA Network Open Wednesday.

Bracco invests nearly $86M to more than triple production of key imaging agent

The Italy-based company is working to erect a new facility in Switzerland focused on its contrast-enhanced ultrasound products.

Looming fear of more IV shortages as Hurricane Rafael gains strength

The IV solution supply chain is still recovering after Hurricane Helene damaged a manufacturing site in North Carolina.

Renal denervation systems from Recor Medical, Medtronic receive new outpatient payments

Both FDA-approved systems previously received inpatient payments in August.

Walgreens settles class-action fraud lawsuit for $100M

The pharmacy chain is accused of charging insurance more for generic drugs than uninsured customers of its Prescription Saving Club.

Appeals court overrules radiologists’ previous win in No Surprises Act fight

This marks a rare victory for the Biden administration and federal agencies seeking to uphold provisions of the No Surprises Act.

Economics

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide

11% of U.S. adults were uninsured in 2024, Census data shows

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