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.

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.
Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sought an injunction against abortion medications being shipped to women in his state.

FTC to study the impact of hospital, health system mergers

The Federal Trade Commission has taken special interest in mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare space and the role increasingly bigger companies play when it comes to healthcare costs and quality of services.

Republicans unveil a new healthcare plan

Members of the Congressional Republican Study Committee released a new healthcare plan from the party, The Hill reported.

CMS seeks feedback on how AI could improve Medicare

CMS has announced a new plan to “modernize” Medicare and find new ways to “protect taxpayers from fraud, waste and abuse.” Could AI technologies play key role in the agency’s strategy?

ACR collaborates with ASTRO on updated radiation therapy guidelines

The American College of Radiology has teamed up with the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) on updated radiation therapy parameters for clinicians.

Cleveland Clinic, American Well partner on digital health company

Cleveland Clinic and American Well are launching their very own digital health company to provide telehealth services, the companies announced this week.

Top 10 states for pharmacists in 2019

Minnesota is the best place to be a pharmacist in 2019, according to a new ranking from Drug Topics.

ACR, ASTRO update radiation therapy practice parameters

In total, the groups released seven updated practice parameters that describe recommended procedures and considerations to safely administer radiation depending on practice area.

Americans worried about healthcare costs, confused on single payer

Most Americans are worried about the cost of healthcare and confused about a single payer system concept, according to a new survey conducted by non-profit The Physicians Foundation.

Management

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

Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit