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.

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more
State-level regulation of AI: President Trump has turned his thinking into action.
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues. In 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent
According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

How a Texas radiology department dropped wait times for one procedure by 22%

UT Southwestern was able to vastly improve throughput for the placement of infusion ports while also increasing patient volumes.

Radiology research funding has ballooned over past 20 years, but allocation questions linger

Nearly half of imaging studies now declare financial backing; but with no association to citation rates, some experts are left concerned.

CMS’ move to abolish ‘valley of death’ between FDA approval, Medicare imaging coverage draws praise

The proposed "Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology" pathway would bolster both innovation and patient outcomes, industry lobbyists said.

Renowned radiologist retires, Medical center’s new imaging leader, and more people on the move

Plus, RANZCR names a new interim CEO, teleradiology provider NucleasHealth announces restructuring, and more.

Walmart continues its push into imaging with 5th retail health center and plans for more

Located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, the “state-of-the-art” facility offers services including x-ray and diagnostics, primary care, labs and dental.

Radiology can reduce CT lung cancer screening false positives by tackling these 2 factors

Harvard Medical School experts analyzed years of data to pinpoint reasons for mistakes in their own LCS program.

Radiology’s work-life balance wins over many med students, but not all are impressed

Doctors from the University of Arkansas set out to discover why some undergraduates stick with imaging while others join the field later or abandon it completely.

Cardiologist salaries, productivity continue to climb

Cardiology’s median compensation is more than $530,000, according to a new report from AMGA Consulting. That figure has increased each year since 2016's report.

Management

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent