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.

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Radiology accounts for 16% of No Surprises Acts payment disputes, new data show

Imaging industry giant Rad Partners led the way, initiating 110,000 payment disputes in the first half of 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports. 

RBMA President-Elect Jamie Dyer, MBA, explains legislative advocacy efforts in 2025. #RBMA #RBMA25 #RBMA2025

RBMA's incoming president discusses advocacy and other new priorities

Jamie Dyer, MBA, explains lobbying efforts in 2025, concerns about rural hospital closures, and encouraging younger members to become more active. 

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Virginia the latest to pass legislation bolstering coverage for supplemental breast imaging

Breast cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen celebrated Gov. Glenn Youngkin's finalization of the bill on Tuesday. 

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Private equity firm launches Integrated Diagnostic Services, a new mobile radiology company

The HCAP Partners-backed  group will provide  X-ray, ultrasound, EKGs and lab work, serving as a cheaper alternative to hospitals. 

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Siemens Healthineers inks $560M imaging and AI deal with Canadian government

Providers in Canada's fourth most-populous province are seeking help in diagnosing cancer cases earlier while reducing long wait times. 

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Establishing a standalone interventional radiology department: Finances and other key factors

The University of Miami believes it has established the first completely independent IR department in the country, which is thriving years after creation. 

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Radiology artificial intelligence firm Brainomix raises $18M, expands in US

The company specializes in software focused on stroke and lung fibrosis, with its solutions deployed at over 300 hospitals and impacting 1.5 million patients. 

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Strategic Radiology grows to over 2,000 physicians, adding state’s largest imaging group

Founded over 60 years ago, New Jersey-based University Radiology, employs 180-plus board-certified rads handling 2.1 million exams annually. 
 

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The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

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