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.

Newswatch: AI for Medicare folk, AI uncertainty at the FDA, generative ghosts, more
AI is making patient financial advisors of hospital administrators who used to work in revenue cycle management.
FDA issues Class I recall on dangerous infusion bags
Two lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection infusion bags from Amneal Pharmaceuticals are being removed from hospitals due to plastic fibers coming loose in the fluids.
Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs
Nakita Cannady, 49, was also convicted of defrauding Cigna to the tune of $194,000, billing the insurer for patient care hours her providers never filled.
Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence: The best path forward for high-quality care and better outcomes
The world is in the throes of an AFib pandemic, one that could potentially get worse in the years ahead due to population growth, economic hardships and rigid resource limitations. According to the Heart Rhythm Society, one way to effectively combat this issue is the development of more AFib Centers of Excellence.
Could China's latest restrictions impact the supply of MRI contrast?
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could jeopardize the availability of contrast agents used for medical imaging.

AI-focused precision medicine company raises $200M

Tempus, a Chicago-based precision medicine company that uses machine learning, genomic sequencing and other AI innovations, has raised $200 million in a series F funding round, the company announced.

NRC proposes reducing requirements to administer certain radiopharmaceuticals

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering changing training and experience requirements for administering radiopharmaceuticals that require a written directive.

CVS to defend $69B merger with Aetna in upcoming court proceeding

CVS Health is gearing up to defend its $69 billion takeover of the nation’s third-largest health insurer, Aetna, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Cardiologist agrees to $5.8M settlement for implanting dozens of unnecessary stents

A seven-years long whistleblower lawsuit against Kansas cardiologist Joseph Galichia ended May 30 with a $5.8 million settlement, the Wichita Eagle reported.

How board members should think about AI

With AI being a buzzword in healthcare, board members of organizations need to know how best to consider the technology.

Healthcare costs top financial concerns for Americans

The most important financial problem American families face is healthcare costs, according to a new Gallup poll.

FDA issues new document outlining Ohio facility's failure to meet mammography standards

The FDA has released a document outlining actions taken against East Palestine Family Medical Clinic Inc. in Ohio over problems with mammography image quality at the institution and its failure to meet certain imaging criteria.

Burnout is now classified by the World Health Organization

WHO has added burnout to its international classification of diseases, giving it an ICD-11 code, the organization announced May 28. While WHO noted burnout is an occupational phenomenon and not a medical condition, it is notable that symptoms can affect health status.

Management

Newswatch: AI for Medicare folk, AI uncertainty at the FDA, generative ghosts, more

FDA issues Class I recall on dangerous infusion bags

Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs

Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence: The best path forward for high-quality care and better outcomes

Could China's latest restrictions impact the supply of MRI contrast?