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 clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes
eMurmer's new Heart AI software was designed to detect both the presence and absence of heart murmurs in digital stethoscope recordings. It can also gather critical hemodynamic data, helping care teams gain a better understanding of the patient's cardiovascular health.
Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad
Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
American College of Radiology picks nationally recognized leader to fill CMO role
A past president of the RSNA and Rutgers RO chair, Bruce Haffty, MD, will serve as the college's new chief medical officer for radiation oncology research.
Overconfident patients, underconfident nurses, pilot failures & more AI briefings
More than 75% of U.S. nurses have high hopes in generative AI’s promise for improving productivity. But less than half feel prepared to use it effectively.
4DMedical lands $100M in new funding to scale functional lung imaging technology
The company announced the funding on Monday, citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s clearance of its CT:VQ platform as the driver.

Hospital suspends mammography services due to staffing shortage

Local officials are describing the matter as "a deeply regrettable situation."

Median medical school debt among radiology-bound graduates is $200,000

This figure fell by 19.4% in 2024, from a peak indebtedness of $237,600 as of 2015, researchers wrote Thursday.

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3 key questions about private equity’s impact on radiology

“Some radiologists harbor deepening concerns about these trends, including moral distress," two members of the specialty write in JACR.

Amid tariff talk, Philips investing over $150M in US expansion

The Amsterdam-based manufacturer is looking to bolster its facility in Reedsville, Pennsylvania, which produces AI-enabled ultrasound systems

Nurse educator: To secure staff buy-in on AI, apply Gartner’s Hype Cycle

Nurse leaders seeking AI acceptance from those they lead would do well to apply psychological insights along with technical tips.

The Texas State Capital building in Austin where 140 scope creep bills were defeated in 2024 by the Texas medical Association.

Texas sues Eli Lilly for allegedly 'bribing' doctors to prescribe weight-loss drugs

The pharmaceutical giant is accused of offering providers kickbacks to prescribe Zepbound and Mounjaro, along with other drugs. According to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, these kickbacks came in the form of “free” nursing services and reimbursement assistance.

VA is down more than 6K clinicians since January, and employees are not happy

Frontline staff at Veterans Affairs' medical facilities are losing their jobs, including doctors, nurses and psychologists. However, the agency maintains that patient care services have not been impacted.

FDA announces Class I recalls for heart pump accessories due to safety risk

Abbott has warned healthcare providers about a new issue with the mobile power units of certain HeartMate 3 LVADs.

Management

FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes

Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad

American College of Radiology picks nationally recognized leader to fill CMO role

Overconfident patients, underconfident nurses, pilot failures & more AI briefings

4DMedical lands $100M in new funding to scale functional lung imaging technology