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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Overutilization? CT utilization for falls up 150 percent since 2001

The number of adult patients who underwent CT scans for injuries resulting from falls increased dramatically from 2001-2010, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Merge buys DR Systems for $70M

Merge Healthcare has announced that it has acquired DR Systems, the San Diego-based PACS vendor, in a deal worth $70 million.

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Report: Global imaging device market to top $35B by 2020

The market for diagnostic imaging devices is expected to grow to more than $35 billion worldwide over the next five years, according to a recent market report released by Persistence Market Research.

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Pre-clinical imaging market set for global growth

The health of the pre-clinical imaging market looks good—a recent report released by MarketsandMarkets forecasted a compound annual growth rate in the sector of 6 percent over the next five years, with the market expected to reach $797 million.

Cerner completes $1.3B acquisition of Siemens Health Services

Cerner announced it has completed its acquisition of Siemens Health Services, finalizing a $1.3 billion deal made public last August.

Despite increased ED visits, imaging rates stabilize

Growth in CT and MRI rates in emergency department visits has slowed over the past decade, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

IRADIMED CORPORATION resumes domestic distribution of infusion pumps

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla., Dec. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRADIMED CORPORATION (Nasdaq:IRMD), the only provider of non-magnetic intravenous (IV) infusion pump systems for use during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, announced today that it has resumed domestic distribution of its MRI compatible MRidium 3860 IV infusion pump systems.

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Report forecasts modest growth in contrast, radiopharmaceutical markets

The U.S. market for contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals will grow slightly through 2023, according to healthcare industry analysts with Decision Resources Group.

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA clears AI tool that flags signs of heart disease in chest CT scans

The newly cleared offering, AutoChamber, was designed with opportunistic screening in mind. It can evaluate many different kinds of CT images, including those originally gathered to screen patients for lung cancer. 

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