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.

3 radiology takeaways from 2017 physician recruitment report

An annual review of the search assignments conducted by physician recruitment firm Merritt Hawkins revealed an upturn in radiology hiring, among other trends.

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Mammography rates vary among Medicare Advantage plans, indicating need for transparency

A review of mammography screening rates in Medicare Advantage plans found for-profit providers lagging behind their non-profit colleagues, signaling the importance of publicizing performance data so consumers and regulators can make informed decisions.

TeraRecon merges with McCoy Medical, spins out into new company

TeraRecon announced the acquisition of machine learning firm McCoy Medical Technologies at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine’s Annual Meeting (SIIM17) in Pittsburgh.

Radiologists bucking industry trends in ownership structure

Radiologists were found to be consistent outliers in a study of physician practice arrangements conducted by the American Medical Association, holding higher-than-average rates of physician ownership and working in single-specialty practices more often than other physicians.

Siemens Healthineers finalizes acquisition of Medicalis

Siemens Healthineers finalized the acquisition of San Francisco-based healthcare tech firm Medicalis, signaling Siemens’ commitment to integrating population health management into radiology.

GE Healthcare, Harvard Hospitals collaborate on AI for healthcare

A recent Forbes article revealed General Electric’s (GE) healthcare division plans to partner with Harvard Hospitals to develop artificial intelligence (AI) products for medicine.

Context is key when defending radiology claims

In a recent article published in the New York Law Journal, Andrew Kaufman, founding partner of Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, outlines how to handle hindsight bias when it comes to defending radiology claims.

Radiology Partners raises $200 million for scaling support, quality improvement programs

The nation’s largest physician-led radiology practice completed its latest round of growth equity funding, raising $200 million earmarked for evidence-based clinical programs and expansion.

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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.