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.

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging
It's slated to become the 31st state to finalize legislation eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up exams after an abnormal screening mammogram.
Whole-body MRI provider Function Health raises $298M, reaches $2.5B valuation
Backed by celebrities such as Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal, the Austin, Texas-based longevity firm previously expanded into imaging with the acquisition of Ezra in May.
Radiology Partners affiliate inks in-network deal with Florida Blue
Jacksonville-based Mori, Bean and Brooks Inc. said the new agreement is retroactive to Nov. 1 and spans multiple years.
Radiologist sues Los Angeles County after near fatal accident
The doctor alleges the county's negligence pertaining to a crosswalk has caused serious harm to numerous individuals.
Emergency head CT use has more than doubled over last decade
A new analysis suggests approximately 1 out of every 10 patients presenting to the ED will complete a head CT during their visit.

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FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system

The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms.

President Trump finalizes spending bill with 2.5% rad pay bump, but no inflation-based Medicare reform

The bill also includes some $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, with nearly 12 million kicked off insurance, drawing criticism from the American Medical Association and hospital lobbying groups.

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Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA

Experts believe the data signal a continuing shortage of physicians across radiology and other specialties.

Interval breast cancer rates on the rise.

Survey unearths confusion among women around when to start mammograms

Among 1,600 U.S. adults surveyed, about 49% said they know that age 40 is when women at average risk should begin screening.

Strategic Radiology expands to 25th state with addition of Alaska Imaging

Based in Anchorage, the state’s largest community, the 25-year-old practice employs 20 board-certified radiologists delivering diagnostic and interventional services.

‘Flesh-eating’ hoax on UnitedHealth leaves Las Vegas woman behind bars

Jennifer Forbes, 50, allegedly sent a cryptic, threatening letter to a UnitedHealthcare office along with an unknown substance. She has been charged with two counts of terrorism.

Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact

The 940-page document passed the House of Representatives in a 218 to 214 vote, and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. It contains a 20% cut to federal Medicaid funding, something Trump said he opposes.

Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia

With the buyout, global private equity investor Nordic Capital makes a big bet on healthcare AI. Arcadia said the influx of cash will be used to improve its technology and find new sources for data it can use for quality care initiatives.

Management

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging

Whole-body MRI provider Function Health raises $298M, reaches $2.5B valuation

Radiology Partners affiliate inks in-network deal with Florida Blue

Radiologist sues Los Angeles County after near fatal accident

Emergency head CT use has more than doubled over last decade