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.

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation
A new catheter from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is now approved to treat cardiac arrhythmias in Europe. Could FDA approval be on the horizon?
Man held on $1M bond for allegedly threatening healthcare company
Authorities claim Stevie Adams, 35, of Las Vegas said he would shoot up the headquarters of Molina Healthcare, following a dispute. He has been charged for making terroristic threats.
UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger
The companies argue that the U.S. Department of Justice has failed to adequately demonstrate how, and in which regions of the country, the merger would harm competition. They are asking a federal court to throw out the case.
Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain
Robotic-assisted mitral valve repair is associated with short-term outcomes comparable to conventional surgery, according to a new analysis of more than 40,000 patients. Robotic treatment also helps patients spend less time in the hospital, but the costs are much higher.
Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut
The Medical Group Management Association made its demands in a letter to newly appointed leaders in the U.S. House and Senate sent Tuesday.

Cigna to invest $250M through new venture capital fund

Healthcare services company Cigna has launched a $250 million venture capital fund, Cigna Ventures. The fund will focus on transformative and innovative healthcare companies, including promising startups and growth-stage companies.

September 12, 2018

Researchers suggest improved patient care, not screening, responsible for drops in breast cancer mortality

Breast cancer mortality is on the decline, but can that drop be attributed to improved screening policies? According to the team behind a new study published in International Journal of Cancer, better treatment—not screening—is responsible for the shift.

September 12, 2018

Physician appointed president of Planned Parenthood

Leana Wen, MD, has been named the new president of not-for-profit healthcare services company Planned Parenthood.

September 12, 2018

Imaging, urgent care facility opening in Maine mall hopes to lower costs

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) in Lewiston recently announced plans to open an outpatient care facility inside a mall in southern Maine—offering imaging services and urgent care, according to the Sun Journal. The system believes its model can lower healthcare costs in the region.

September 12, 2018

3 key takeaways for radiologists from new report on the global burden of cancer

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization, has published updated estimates on the global burden of cancer.

September 12, 2018

Michigan, Alabama apply to implement Medicaid work requirements

Alabama and Michigan have applied for waivers from HHS to implement work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries.

September 12, 2018

FDA announces ‘historic enforcement actions’ against e-cigarette industry

The FDA is launching “the largest coordinated tobacco compliance effort” in the agency’s history, according to a 3,493-word statement from Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, released on Sept. 12.

September 12, 2018

Public health emergency declared in the Carolinas ahead of Hurricane Florence

The Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency in North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of the incoming Category 4 Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall later this week.

September 12, 2018

Management

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation

Man held on $1M bond for allegedly threatening healthcare company

UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger

Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain

Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut