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.

American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration
ACR presented its proposals at the AMA's Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee meeting held Jan. 14 to 17 in Los Angeles.
Private equity firm sells ownership stake in Solis Mammography
New York-based PE firm Towerbrook Capital has bought a controlling stake in the imaging group, with Madison Dearborn Capital the seller.
How letting radiologists work remotely can help save the planet
Teleradiology can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, at roughly 63% when compared to if all impacted individuals needed to travel into work every day, one academic institution estimates.
California man pleads guilty in $54M radiology and hospice care fraud scheme
Alex Alexsanian, 48, of Burbank, entered a plea to one count of money laundering conspiracy on Jan. 20, with the scam tied to Saint Gorge Radiology, located in Sylmar.
Fans and foes of medical debt relief | Heat on the Hill for payer CEOs | One and done with algorithmic care | and more briefings
Several states use taxpayer dollars to help struggling residents pay down medical debt. One is considered a leader of the movement—by critics as well as proponents.

Hologic issues safety alert for breast biopsy needles

The safety notice was issued due to the risk of pieces of the needles dislodging into tissue during procedures.

Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance

The health tech company announced the news Thursday, noting that the platform should help facilities address the growing demand for imaging.

Radiology leader out $1M after online romance turns into crypto investment scam

A radiology manager from Connecticut is speaking out about being scammed by an individual she says took advantage of her emotions at a vulnerable time.

Private equity-backed cardiology group expands its roster

Florida-based Cardiovascular Associates of America, one of the largest private equity-backed cardiology management groups in the United States, just got a little bigger.

AI healthcare doctor surgery procedure artificial intelligence

FDA clears next-generation platform for AI-enabled ECG evaluations

AccurECG 2.0 was designed to interpret a total of 13 different rhythm classifications, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and ventricular tachycardia.

Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden

The top 25% of busiest radiologists have read about 31% more studies since 2018 and work nearly 20% more clinical shifts per quarter, compared to seven years ago.

Radiology vendor Aidoc hires former AMA president as chief medical officer

A practicing anesthesiologist and clinical informaticist, Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, will aid hospital systems in adopting AI tools from the New York-based technology firm.

Joshua J. Cooper ACR American College of Radiology

American College of Radiology appoints new head of advocacy

Joshua J. Cooper brings 30 years of experience as the new ACR executive VP of government relations, economics and health policy.

Management

American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration

Private equity firm sells ownership stake in Solis Mammography

How letting radiologists work remotely can help save the planet

California man pleads guilty in $54M radiology and hospice care fraud scheme

Fans and foes of medical debt relief | Heat on the Hill for payer CEOs | One and done with algorithmic care | and more briefings