Radiologists had less reportable non-research-related, physician-industry financial relationships than most other medical specialties, according to a recent article published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Capital One Financial Corp is close to acquiring General Electric (GE) Co.’s healthcare finance unit, GE Capital Healthcare Financial Services, for over $10 billion, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Philips Healthcare India will invest approximately $60 million into its Pune facility over the next three to five years, the company announced. 

RadNet, one of the country’s largest operators of outpatient imaging centers, and Barnabas Health, a New Jersey-based nonprofit healthcare delivery system, have announced the addition of 11 imaging facilities to their joint venture, New Jersey Imaging Networks (NJIN).

January 1, 2017, is likely to be a red-letter day for radiology. As of this date, physicians ordering advanced diagnostic imaging exams (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and PET) for Medicare beneficiaries must, in compliance with the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, consult government-approved, evidence-based appropriate use criteria through a clinical decision support (CDS) system.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center has bought out its partners at two diagnostic imaging centers in Baton Rouge, La., for $5.4 million. The centers are located on Dijon Drive and O’Neal Lane. 

Northeast Radiology has announced a merger with Housatonic Valley Radiological Associates (HVRA). After the move, which is effective August 3, the company will retain the name Northeast Radiology.

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes precision diagnostics, has been awarded a $321,000 Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).