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.

New York cardiologist headed to prison—DOJ says he paid for referrals, performed unneeded procedures
"Today’s sentence sends a deterrent message to doctors and the healthcare industry," according to a DOJ statement. "If you abuse patient trust for profit, you will face justice."
Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans
Summa Health said the change will take effect Sept. 1, with the two-hospital network ceasing scheduling of appointments for this consumer segment
FDA announces recall of Boston Scientific interventional radiology devices, citing risk of serious injury or death
Its alert pertains to over 26K carotid artery stents, used by interventional neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons and other docs to prevent strokes.
Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers
The Plantation, Florida, company first announced the initiative at RSNA 2024, offering clients new “relocatable and expandable” centers to be deployed across the U.S.
Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations
The breast imaging group is launching two locations in Texas and marking its first foray into the Raleigh metro area, with more on the way in North Carolina.

Boston Scientific finalizes Bolt Medical acquisition as FDA clears company’s IVL technology

Boston Scientific hopes to officially launch its new IVL system in the first half of 2026.

Bill that would require providers report extravasations of radioactive drugs is back on the House floor

Patient advocacy groups say the proposal "is common-sense legislation that will protect patients."

Radiology practice will pay $2.9M to settle allegations it falsified PPP loan documents

Fairfax Radiological Consultants, located in the D.C. metro area, had employed over 500 individuals as of 2019, but by April 2020, its roster was down to fewer than 100, the DOJ note.

Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria.

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Imaging industry lobbying group ‘disappointed’ with White House’s latest round of tariffs

AdvaMed—which represents manufacturers including Canon, GE HealthCare, Philips and Siemens Healthineers—is pushing for an imaging exemption.

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed

Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.

Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’

The world's richest man is expected to return to his duties in the private sector. However, a source told Politico he will likely continue to have an informal role in the administration.

Experts highlight 'significant gaps' in interventional radiology education

New survey results highlight medical students’ awareness, or lack thereof, of interventional procedures available to women.

Management

New York cardiologist headed to prison—DOJ says he paid for referrals, performed unneeded procedures

Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans

FDA announces recall of Boston Scientific interventional radiology devices, citing risk of serious injury or death

Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations