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.

Judge rules hospital isn’t liable for discarded brain, donated by a gene therapy patient
Children's Wisconsin admitted that it accidentally threw out the brain of a 24-year-old woman who survived a rare childhood illness as a result of a novel gene therapy. A researcher called the organ “irreplaceable.”
FDA issues recall on video laryngoscopes after battery leaks, power failures
A model of i-View Video Laryngoscopes manufactured by Intersurgical is defective and will need to be removed from patient care settings and supply houses immediately, as they pose a serious risk to patient health.
Abbott acquires cancer diagnostic company Exact Sciences for $21B
The deal will not be finalized until approved by Exact Sciences’ shareholders. With it, Abbott gains control of new diagnostic tools, including a popular at-home test for colorectal cancer.
Washington hospital open since 1887 pauses heart transplant program due to vacancies
No other heart or transplant services at the nonprofit hospital should be impacted by this temporary shift in care.
Members of Congress reintroduce bill requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging
The Find It Early Act would ensure all women have access to supplemental exams, such as ultrasound and MRI, with no out-of-pocket costs.

‘A compelling alternative’: Polymer heart valve receives first commercial approval of its kind

A new surgical mitral valve from Foldax will now be commercially available in India. The valve is built using LifePolymer, a proprietary material that does not include animal tissue.

Radiologist agrees to pay six-figure sum for violating Controlled Substances Act

The rad was responsible for overseeing the maintenance, distribution and documentation of controlled substances coming through his healthcare organization.

Female representation in radiology continues to trend upward, new residency data show

Women accounted for 36.6% of diagnostic radiology applicants this year, up 10.1 percentage points since 2022.

RadNet enters ultrasound AI, acquiring imaging vendor See-Mode Technologies

Founded in 2017, the Melbourne, Australia-based company offers software that analyzes breast and thyroid images, “producing fast and accurate radiology reports.”

Private equity firm mulls taking radiology group public via IPO after ‘failed’ sale

London-based private equity firm Permira has been trying to sell I-MED Radiology for months, but recently ran into a snag with potential buyer Stonepeak.

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors

STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.

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Fired federal workers file class action lawsuit naming HHS, DOGE

Staff purged from the Department of Health and Human Services by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency claim their termination notices contained bogus information and other inaccuracies that were cited as justifications for performance-based firings. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages.

Emile A. Bacha, MD, became the 106th President of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS). He officially succeeded David R. Jones, MD, in a presentation during the AATS 105th Annual Meeting in May. He is an internationally recognized leader in both pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.

Congenital heart surgeon named president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Emile Bacha, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in both pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.

Management

Judge rules hospital isn’t liable for discarded brain, donated by a gene therapy patient

FDA issues recall on video laryngoscopes after battery leaks, power failures

Abbott acquires cancer diagnostic company Exact Sciences for $21B

Washington hospital open since 1887 pauses heart transplant program due to vacancies

Members of Congress reintroduce bill requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging