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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CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients
After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14.
Cardiologist dies in fire after arrest for child sex abuse materials
On Dec. 11, the Alaskan cardiologist was captured as part of a months-long investigation and charged with 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials. The fire at his home occurred two days later.
Venture capital investors have poured over $11B into radiology since 2000
The most funded categories across the specialty included medical devices ($3.2B), AI software ($2.5B), and biotechnology ($2.1B).
Lumexa Imaging no longer controlled by private equity following IPO
“We view this as meaningfully credit positive for its financial policy because private equity investors tend to favor high leverage to enhance their returns,” S&P notes.

Daniel Picus receives ACR’s prestigious Thorwarth Award

Daniel Picus, MD, was named the recipient of the William T. Thorwarth Jr, MD, Award on May 20, during the American College of Radiology’s Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

New research could help reduce false-positive biopsy rates

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) calcifications detected on screening mammograms are larger and grow at a faster rate than benign calcifications, according to new findings published in Radiology.

Why ICD-10 codes for head CT exams may need to be updated

The ICD-10 codes associated with head CT examinations do not accurately reflect patient complexity, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Best and worst states for healthcare in 2019

The best state in the nation for healthcare is Hawaii, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

ACR Foundation presents Global Humanitarian Awards at annual meeting

The American College of Radiology Foundation (ACRF) presented its Global Humanitarian Awards during the American College of Radiology (ACR) 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Radiologist remembers strangest x-rays

Raul Galvez, MD, is a pediatric radiologist at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Phoenix and has seen his fair share of out-of-the-ordinary x-rays while working at the level 1 trauma center.

JPMorgan Chase drops $500M on healthcare payment system

JPMorgan Chase has acquired InstaMed, a technology company with a focus in healthcare payments, for a purchase price of more than $500 million.

Mixing interactive, traditional teaching techniques beneficial for radiology residents

Radiology residents retain more information from hybrid lectures that include an interactive element than traditional lectures, according to new research published in Academic Radiology.

Management

AI news & views of note: What patients think of AI scribes, 5 must-have principles for enterprise-wide adoption, more

CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

Cardiologist dies in fire after arrest for child sex abuse materials

Venture capital investors have poured over $11B into radiology since 2000

Lumexa Imaging no longer controlled by private equity following IPO