On August 2, StatRad, a San Diego-based teleradiology company, announced a $13 million equity investment from a strategic partner to continue development technology for producing and sharing cloud-based medical images.

Complaints about the cost of healthcare are common throughout the country, with patients often saying they have no idea how much a certain service may cost until it’s too late. But what about the individuals actually ordering the services? Do they know the costs? According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, postgraduate physician trainees have “limited awareness” of the costs of common imaging examinations. 

When a community hospital needs a $1.9 million CT scanner, its foundation turns to its community.

Merit Medical Systems, a medical device company based out of South Jordan, Utah, announced this week it has acquired DFINE for approximately $96.7 million.

New Zealand is presently experiencing a significant sonographer shortage, so they’ve turned to recruiting qualified applicants from the UK. 

FAIRFAX, Va. (June 28, 2016)— The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommending changes to the April 27 Quality Payment Program proposed rule. 

Following speculation earlier this month, McKesson announced today it is merging its McKesson Technology Solutions (MTS) business with Nashville, Tenn.-based Change Healthcare to form a brand new healthcare IT company.

As reimbursement challenges grow for outpatient imaging, many practices are struggling to remain afloat. However, with the right technology, it’s very possible to stay ahead of the curve.