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.

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Andrea Russo inducted as HRS president

Cardiologist Andrea M. Russo, MD, took the reins of the Heart Rhythm Society as president this month after an induction ceremony at the organization’s annual meeting in San Francisco.

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AI insights company founded by Stanford professors raises $22M

An AI-enabled health insights company, Cardinal Analytx Solutions, has raised $22 million in a series B funding round.

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Medicare Advantage outperforms fee-for-service on cost of care, quality

The overall cost of care for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries is 16.7% higher than Medicare Advantage beneficiaries when it comes to caring for dual eligible beneficiaries, according to a recent report from Avalere.

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Radiologists provide added value when working with radiation oncologists

Dedicated discussions between diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists provide significant value when treating thoracic oncology patients, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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11 new breast cancer cases come to light during UAE screening initiative

Eleven women tested positive during the ninth annual Pink Caravan Ride, a breast cancer screening initiative held in the United Arab Emirates. 

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Political uncertainty isn’t likely to drag down M&A in healthcare

Political unrest isn’t taking much of a toll on deals in healthcare, with executives still bullish on the sector, according to new data from Merrill Corp.

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Hopes, concerns emerge on healthcare AI for the elderly and people with disabilities

Physicians considering new technology for their practices tend to ask one or more of four questions before moving ahead: Does it actually work? Will I get paid for it? What are the liability issues? And will it work in my practice environment?

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New Senate bill would help radiologists submit Medicare claims when RAs provide key services

New legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would allow radiologists to submit Medicare claims for imaging services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs) in hospitals and non-imaging services performed in the hospital or an office setting.