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 announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software
Spectrum V8 and V6 infusion pumps may have accidentally had their software switched, which could result in underinfusion or a fluid overload. While no injuries have been reported, for safety the affected pumps need to be removed from where they are used and sold.
Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval
According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind.
New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
Radiology practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system
Patients have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Pinehurst Radiology Associates, claiming it failed to protect their medical records.
State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’
However, those fighting the decision declared victory Monday after filing a lawsuit against the New York Department of Health.

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has set a world record by performing 174 adult and pediatric heart transplants in a single year.

‘A team effort’: VUMC sets world record for heart transplants in a single year

The center's 2024 total of 174 heart transplants represents an increase of 36% compared to 2023, and 10 of the patients receiving a new heart were young children.

ACR wants radiologist feedback as CDC eyes nonphysician X-ray reads

The agency is considering whether to let NPs and PAs examine radiographs in a federal health surveillance program.

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Patients continue facing weekslong delays at Radiology Partners affiliate

Margaret Lukasyk of West Hartford, Conn., posted her concerns about Jefferson Radiology on Facebook and received numerous responses.

Radiology solutions provider Collaborative Imaging inks partnership with private equity

WindRose Health Investors is partnering with the management team at radiologist-owned CI, acquiring its technology platform and creating a new company called Civie.

Rayus Radiology CEO stepping down, plus more leadership moves

In other news, MedQuest has named Warren Christopher Shea as its chief legal officer, while Memorial Sloan Kettering picked Kimberly Feigin, MD, to oversee breast imaging.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Having released the latest version of Llama in December, Meta is telling the world that open-source AI is the future of AI in healthcare.

4 ways HHS plans to help shape a national strategy for healthcare AI

HHS has thought through the ways AI can and should become an integral part of healthcare, human services and public health. Last Friday—possibly just days ahead of seating a new secretary—the agency released a detailed plan for getting there from here.

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Hospital sued for $900K after man’s face ignites during surgery

John Michael Murdoch, then 51, was allegedly swabbed with alcohol prior to surgery when a spark from an instrument ignited his skin. His wife is suing Oregon Health & Science University on his behalf.

Management

FDA announces recall of Baxter infusion pumps with mismatched software

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

Radiology practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system

State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’