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.

Interlock claims responsibility for Kettering cyberattack, stolen data listed for sale
In a post on the dark web, well-known hacker group Interlock is offering a 941 GB trove for sale, said to contain patient financial records, driver's licenses, clinical summaries and more from Ohio-based Kettering Health.
Multiple anesthesia breathing kits recalled by FDA due to risk of death
Multiple kits manufactured by Draeger are subject to a recall and an updated set of use instructions due to the risk of cracks developing in hoses that can cause inadequate ventilation.
FDA issues Class I recall on Baxter infusion pumps after serious patient injury
An issue with Novum IQ Large Volume Pumps entering standby mode or being turned off could result in the subsequent patient infusion flowing at an inadequate rate. Baxter has supplied updated use instructions to fix the issue.
ASNC speaks to members of Congress about major trends in cardiology
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology made its voice heard, pushing for legislation to repeal Medicare payment cuts and tie payments to inflationary increases. Prior authorization and a proposed tariff on radioisotopes were also discussed.
Judge triples damages in antitrust lawsuit, ordering Johnson & Johnson MedTech to pay $442M
A bad outcome for Johnson & Johnson MedTech just got worse. A jury previously ordered the company to pay $147M, but the new total is $442M.

MITA whitepaper calls for clarity differentiating imaging device servicing, remanufacturing

A new whitepaper released by the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) put forth a framework for establishing the difference between servicing and manufacturing activities for medical imaging devices.

Study reveals more about DDT exposure's association with breast cancer risk

Exposure to dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) puts women at an increased risk of breast cancer through the age of 54, according to research published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Strategic Radiology announces addition of Asheville Radiology Associates

Strategic Radiology announced Thursday, Feb. 14, that Asheville, North Carolina-based Asheville Radiology Associates (ARA) has joined the company’s coalition of independent radiology practices.

Higher employee satisfaction associated with improved patient care

Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) with higher levels of employee organizational satisfaction also tend to have higher safety scores and patient satisfaction ratings, according to new research published in the American Journal of Medicine.

AI has ‘untapped potential’ for entrepreneurs

AI applications in healthcare are only just ramping up, allowing for an influx of entrepreneurs, according to a new report from Entrepreneur.

Gadolinium found in gliomas, neighboring brain tissue

A team of researchers identified gadolinium from MRI contrast in gliomas, adjacent normal brain tissue and necrosis, according to a study published in Neuroradiology.

How common are complications during stereotactic vacuum-assisted breast biopsies?

Significant complications are rarely associated with stereotactic vacuum-assisted breast biopsies (SVABs), according to new research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

NHS hospital accused of blacklisting experienced radiologists during staff shortage

Hospital executives at NHS Highland in Scotland have been accused of blacklisting experienced radiologists and refusing to hire them even though the hospital has been experiencing a staffing shortage.

Management

Interlock claims responsibility for Kettering cyberattack, stolen data listed for sale

Multiple anesthesia breathing kits recalled by FDA due to risk of death

FDA issues Class I recall on Baxter infusion pumps after serious patient injury

ASNC speaks to members of Congress about major trends in cardiology

Judge triples damages in antitrust lawsuit, ordering Johnson & Johnson MedTech to pay $442M