The prices hospitals set for a series of common procedures increased by more than 10% between 2011 and 2013. That’s a faster surge than the rate of inflation—and it’s just one of 50 “things to know about healthcare costs” as spotlighted in a mid-year report from Becker’s Hospital CFO.

Imagine if you could image the future. You’d see the exact path your radiology group must take to protect, and expand, its business. You’d be safe, secure and satisfied.

The House has voted, 280-140, in favor of repealing a 2.3% tax on medical devices. H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, passed with votes from every present Republican and 46 Democrats.   

“The one thing Democrats and Republicans agree about is mammograms: We need more, not less, screening. Meanwhile, screening has become radiology’s raison d’être, the treatment effect, the proof that imaging saves lives, the link between the radiologist in a dark room and the people.”

The largest health insurance companies in the United States are racing to become even larger by merging with smaller rivals, according to an article published today in the Wall Street Journal. 

The 50 U.S. hospitals with the highest markups charge an average of ten times the Medicare-allowable cost, greatly impacting uninsured and out-of-network patients, according to a recent study published by Health Affairs. 

Sonic Healthcare Limited has announced the signing of binding agreements to acquire Medisupport S.A, a Swiss medical laboratory group, for approximately $29.8 million and over three million shares of Sonic stock. The deal is expected to be completed in July.

A radiologist from the Duke University Health System has filed a lawsuit that says Duke and the University of North Carolina have an anti-competition agreement in place to “reduce employee compensation.” This agreement, according to the lawsuit, would be a direct violation of antitrust laws.