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.

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Radiology the 3rd most sought-after specialty among healthcare employers

AMN Healthcare received 155 search requests for such specialists, behind only family medicine (279) and NPs (420), according to a recently released report.

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‘Unstoppable’ radiologist keeps practicing despite millions in fines, mounting investigations

James McGuckin, MD, most recently made the news in May when the DOJ filed suit against him and his affiliated practices. 

Beset with problems, radiology provider Akumin forms special committee to evaluate its strained capital structure

Its challenges have included a key imaging center shuttered by a hurricane, equipment delivery delays and problems filling positions. 

Prenuvo's newest location in New York City.

Kim Kardashian promotes whole-body MRI service from Prenuvo, drawing concern from some

The reality star shared her experience Tuesday via Instagram, hoping to inform her 363 million followers about this “lifesaving machine.” 

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Startup launches service that translates radiology reports into 5th-grade reading level

Vital's Doctor-to-Patient Translator uses the latest large language models and natural language processing to simplify imaging results and other clinical notes. 

Walgreens-backed VillageMD launches ‘major imaging hub’ open 7 days a week

The “first imaging department of its kind” will deliver CT, ultrasound, X-ray, fluoroscopy and ambient MRI, all in one location. 

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Rising patient volumes and staffing challenges: 7 takeaways from a new salary survey of radiologists, techs and administrators

The 2023 Radiology Business Salary and Job Satisfaction Report includes survey responses from all members of the imaging team. 

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RadNet says AI revenues have surged 109% year-over-year, but business line still in the red

Meanwhile, the company's imaging center segment continues to boom, tallying record revenues and earnings in Q2. 

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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.