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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.

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Rise in radiologists practicing under private equity warrants further investigation, experts say

This trend comes at a time when Congress is scrutinizing investors' role in care delivery as part of an effort to rein in surprise medical bills. 

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‘Eye-popping numbers’: 22% of surprise medical bills include a claim from a radiologist

University of Michigan researchers recently made this discovery in a new analysis of commercial claims data, highlighted Tuesday in JAMA.

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Decades-old radiology practices merge in Denver area

Radiology Imaging Associates in Englewood, Colorado, revealed Monday that its absorbing Denver-based competitor Rocky Mountain Radiologists and its two-dozen team members. 

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Radiology vendor Change Healthcare moves to officially sever ties with McKesson

The radiology data and analytics company announced Feb. 4 that it’s parting ways with its majority owner, in a move that has long been in the works. 

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‘The game-changer we have all been waiting for’: Teleradiologists ink deal for 3K futuristic imaging machines

Nanox announced Feb. 6 that it’s partnering with Florida-based, Siemens-backed teleradiology provider USARad to target thousands of U.S. imaging centers.  

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Ascension, radiologists form joint venture to open series of freestanding imaging centers

A multi-state diagnostic radiology network is partnering with the Catholic hospital giant to provide more convenient care. 

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Price shopping for radiology services near ‘impossible’ thanks to confusing business practices

Wide variability is making it a monumental task to compare apples to apples from one hospital to the next, researchers determined. 

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Walmart continues its push into imaging, primary care with new clinic

The retail giant is extending its play into the healthcare space, opening a second center offering everything from diagnostic services to optometry. 

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GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States

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