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.

PocketHealth's latest agentic AI offering improves patient compliance, reduces administrative costs
Conductor is a platform of AI-enabled agents that can read clinical documents and orders, call patients and orchestrate appointments.
Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease
When the FDA approved elamipretide for the treatment of Barth syndrome, not everyone agreed with the agency's decision.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will now be covered by Medicare and Medicaid—and available at a discount through TrumpRx
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have agreed to sell their popular Wegovy and Zepbound injectables through TrumpRx.gov for a discounted rate, as the White House promises that Medicaid and Medicare plans will begin covering the costs.
Ohio AG investigating business practices of nonprofit safety net hospital
Authorities said in a court filing that they received a complaint about Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services’ business practices. The health system owes more than $12 million to creditors, and investigators are asking to see its financial records.
California chooses Innovaccer's AI to improve Medicaid outcomes for vulnerable populations
The company will analyze claims data from over 2 million people enrolled in Medi-Cal. The data will be used for compliance reporting and to improve patient care coordination.

Imaging specialists raise $11M for AI-powered lung disease detection

VIDA Diagnostics, a Coralville, Iowa-based imaging technology company, has announced the completion of a Series C financing round worth $11 million.

Industry reactions to interoperability rule are a mixed bag

A set of new rules that aim to improve the interoperability of healthcare records and set a string of new requirements on healthcare providers was met with mixed reactions across the industry.

CT should not be used as first-line tool against coronavirus, ACR warns following pandemic declaration

The American College of Radiology is urging physicians to only deploy computed tomography sparingly, given concerns about specificity and infection control.

Microsoft signs deal to sell AI-powered blood tests for CVD

Microsoft has signed a new deal with Prevencio, a cardiovascular health company based in Kirkland, Washington, to market and sell AI-powered cardiac blood tests to the public.

Coronavirus is a global pandemic, says World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has declared the new coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic and urged countries to take serious steps to mitigate further spread of the disease.

Non-US citizens less likely to receive treatment for CV ills

U.S.-born and -naturalized citizens are far more likely than noncitizens to receive treatment for CVD risk factors, researchers reported in Circulation this month.

CVS Health acquires 110 Midwest pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy is acquiring 110 pharmacies in the Midwest through a definitive agreement to take over Schnuck Markets' retail and specialty pharmacy businesses. An acquisition price and other financial details were not disclosed.

CMS launches new model to lower insulin costs to $35

Seniors reliant on insulin may soon get a break when it comes to out-of-pocket expenses under a new Medicare Part D model that caps insulin costs at a $35 copay for a 30-day supply.

Management

PocketHealth's latest agentic AI offering improves patient compliance, reduces administrative costs

Some reviewers opposed FDA's approval of new drug for life-threatening disease

GLP-1 weight loss drugs will now be covered by Medicare and Medicaid—and available at a discount through TrumpRx

Ohio AG investigating business practices of nonprofit safety net hospital

California chooses Innovaccer's AI to improve Medicaid outcomes for vulnerable populations