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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.

Imaging startup Ezra hopes to launch 15-minute, $500 whole-body MRI by 2026
The New York-based healthcare AI firm has scored U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Ezra Flash, a class 2 medical device.
Canon Healthcare investing $34M to open new US headquarters, imaging resource center
The vacant, 43,000-square-foot property was formerly occupied by IBM Explorys, with Canon collecting tax credit assistance as part of the deal.
Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision
Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure.
Siemens raises $1.5B by selling stake in Healthineers imaging division
The German multinational technology conglomerate will use the proceeds to pay for its acquisition of software firm Altair Engineering.
Physicians refer lower-pay Medicaid patients to interventional radiology, operate on more lucrative commercially insured
Women covered by Medicaid are about 38% likelier to undergo uterine artery embolization, according to new research from the Neiman Health Policy Institute.

Imaging startup Ezra hopes to launch 15-minute, $500 whole-body MRI by 2026

The New York-based healthcare AI firm has scored U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Ezra Flash, a class 2 medical device.

Canon Healthcare investing $34M to open new US headquarters, imaging resource center

The vacant, 43,000-square-foot property was formerly occupied by IBM Explorys, with Canon collecting tax credit assistance as part of the deal.

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Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision

Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure.

Siemens raises $1.5B by selling stake in Healthineers imaging division

The German multinational technology conglomerate will use the proceeds to pay for its acquisition of software firm Altair Engineering.

Physicians refer lower-pay Medicaid patients to interventional radiology, operate on more lucrative commercially insured

Women covered by Medicaid are about 38% likelier to undergo uterine artery embolization, according to new research from the Neiman Health Policy Institute.

Strategic Radiology enters new state, adding 24-physician Radiology Inc.

Founded in 1968, the Huntington, W.V., private practice provides 24/7 support to to six hospitals and three health systems.

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Private-equity radiology group owner Grovecourt Capital acquires MRI solutions provider IMRIS Imaging

Founded in 2005, the vendor designs, manufactures and services its proprietary intraoperative MRI suite used on over 70,000 patients.

Patients fail to undergo follow-up breast imaging services, despite same-day availability

“Understanding the disparities in diagnostic breast imaging can facilitate the development of interventions that aim to close gaps," says Marissa B. Lawson, MD.

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Health Imaging

Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Cardiovascular Business

Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business

‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.