The $400,000 outlay came at a time when overall lobbying across the healthcare sector plummeted, according to a recent analysis. 

While the Amsterdam-based manufacturer logged diagnostic imaging sales in line with Q2 2019, Philips’ ultrasound business showed a “mid-single-digit decrease,” and image-guided therapy dropped by double digits. 

Some have taken drastic measures to counter the trend, requiring unpaid leave, eliminating bonuses and cutting compensation to keep nurses and techs aboard, experts wrote in Radiology. 

"There is an opportunity to make your voice heard,” the American College of Radiology advised its members. 

Milwaukee Radiologists Ltd. claims that a new joint-venture agreement signed by Ascension earlier this year with a Nashville physician practice violates its standing contract with the local group. 

Also, Intermountain signs exclusive deal with radiology benefits manager, Sectra partners with Christus Health, and Fujifilm offers up $90,000 grant for COVID ultrasound research. 

That’s according to a new analysis of imaging data from nine such providers located across the country, published in JACR.  

Officials with 80-year-old, Fort Worth-based Radiology Associates of North Texas unveiled their new partnership plans on July 2.