Management

This page includes content on healthcare management, including health system, hospital, department and clinic business management and administration. Areas of focus are on cardiology and radiology department business administration. Subcategories covered in this section include healthcare economics, reimbursement, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, policy and regulations, practice management, quality, staffing, and supply chain.

American College of Radiology urges FDA to address breast biopsy needle shortages
“According to widespread reports from the breast imaging community, these shortages are creating immediate and substantial challenges for breast imaging practices nationwide," ACR warned the FDA in a letter May 11.
UnitedHealthcare seeks nearly 8% premium hike in 1 state, blaming rising radiology costs
Meanwhile, the Maryland State Medical Society is formally urging the administration to reject the mid-year request, contending it will harm patients and providers.
Radiologist must pay $14,000 fine, undergo training after allegedly overlooking abnormalities on brain scan
John S. Scales, MD, a vascular and interventional specialist with Radiology Associates of Ocala in central Florida, has agreed to the terms, according to the state.
The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative
The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.
Bill in Congress would rein in PBMs, force divestment from pharmacies
The Patients Before Monopolies Act was introduced into both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with bipartisan support. If it passes, pharmacy benefit managers would be required to divest from retail stores.

American College of Radiology urges FDA to address breast biopsy needle shortages

“According to widespread reports from the breast imaging community, these shortages are creating immediate and substantial challenges for breast imaging practices nationwide," ACR warned the FDA in a letter May 11.

UnitedHealthcare seeks nearly 8% premium hike in 1 state, blaming rising radiology costs

Meanwhile, the Maryland State Medical Society is formally urging the administration to reject the mid-year request, contending it will harm patients and providers.

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Radiologist must pay $14,000 fine, undergo training after allegedly overlooking abnormalities on brain scan

John S. Scales, MD, a vascular and interventional specialist with Radiology Associates of Ocala in central Florida, has agreed to the terms, according to the state.

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The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.

Bill in Congress would rein in PBMs, force divestment from pharmacies

The Patients Before Monopolies Act was introduced into both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with bipartisan support. If it passes, pharmacy benefit managers would be required to divest from retail stores.

Compensation in cardiology now outpacing all other healthcare specialties

Physician compensation is rising faster in cardiology than any other specialty. Still, considering how demanding the job is, many cardiologists feel underpaid.

‘Best Countries’ report: Middling scores for health cut into US’s bid for overall greatness

A meticulous comparison of quality-of-life factors across 100 countries has yielded good news and bad news for the United States of America.

Blood pressure drug recalled after failed test

Nearly 700 bottles of a popular ACE inhibitor are being recalled after it failed an Organic Impurities Test. The drug was manufactured in India and then distributed by New Jersey-based Rising Pharma Holdings.