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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Interventional radiology must step up to counter $26M-plus cut slated for next year, experts say

Members of SIR's Government Affairs Committee made their "call to action" in a recently published research letter. 

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Radiology Partners to acquire Mednax Radiology Solutions for $885M

When the transaction is complete, Rad Partners will add 800 additional physicians to its already sizable total of 1,600, the companies announced. 

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Nanox inks deal worth at least $119M to distribute novel imaging systems in Mexico

The Israel-based startup is partnering with distributor SPI Medical to deploy 630 of its Nanox.ARC scanners south of the border, officials announced recently. 

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Median radiologist pay at more than $509,000, climbing faster than docs’ productivity gains

The gap between pay hikes and RVU gains was more pronounced across the entire provider population in the survey, a trend that warrants scrutiny, AMGA reported. 

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Walmart continues its push into imaging with 5th retail health center and plans for more

Located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, the “state-of-the-art” facility offers services including x-ray and diagnostics, primary care, labs and dental. 

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RadNet boosts revolving credit line by $57.5M as leaders eye avenues for further growth

With the amendment, the Los Angeles-based imaging firm now has $195M at its disposal, along with $84.5M more in cash. 

Mednax affiliate Synergy Radiology inks deal to expand breast imaging at Houston hospital giant

The agreement covers seven additional outpatient imaging and breast care centers, Memorial Hermann and the Texas physician practice announced. 

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Philips to acquire interventional device firm Intact Vascular for more than $275M

Around since 2011 and based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in treating peripheral artery disease.  

Around the web

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.

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.

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.