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.

FDA panel to review first heart failure device of its kind
The shunt device being reviewed showed a 52% reduction in hospitalizations and favorable trends in mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation
Exams are being delivered faster, thanks to abbreviated protocols, but experts contend insurers should not cut MRI pay because of such efficiencies.
Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications
From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.
Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad
The product is a fully integrated, artificial intelligence-enabled technology tool, providing real-time analytics to interested outside radiology groups.
UnitedHealthcare reimburses its Optum providers at a 17% premium, study finds
The findings are from research conducted by the Commonwealth Fund that looked at nationwide provider reimbursement data. While the sample size is small, it shows the insurer tends to favor its own doctors.

Portland cardiologist accused of implanting 100-plus unnecessary pacemakers

A Portland-area cardiologist has been accused of implanting more than 100 patients with unnecessary pacemakers, incentivized by free travel and gifts from device sales representatives, the East Oregonian reports.

CMS proposes more Medicaid oversight

CMS has proposed a new rule intended to increase oversight of the fiscal integrity of the Medicaid program. Specifically, the proposal would increase reporting on supplemental payments, clarify some Medicaid financing definitions and attempt to crack down on questionable financing mechanisms.

How should AI be regulated?

As AI technologies have continued to evolve all over the world, it has become more and more evident that proper regulation is necessary.

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Management

FDA panel to review first heart failure device of its kind

Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation

Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad

UnitedHealthcare reimburses its Optum providers at a 17% premium, study finds