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.

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.
‘Strongest growth in over a decade’: Heart tech helps Medtronic beat earnings expectations
The company's PFA and TAVR technologies both played key roles in the successful second quarter. In addition, Medtronic expects its place in the renal denervation market to make a major impact going forward.
Healthcare AI today: Noblesse oblige, European lag, inspirational leadership, more
One of the AI haves feels the pain of the AI have-nots. His discomfort is especially pronounced when he thinks about how hard it must be for financial strugglers to keep up with regulations and rumors of regulations to come.
Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging
It's slated to become the 31st state to finalize legislation eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up exams after an abnormal screening mammogram.

19-state coalition sues HHS over restructuring, mass firings

The states argue the Department of Health and Human Services is failing to perform basic functions, in violation of the Constitution, as the agency and its programs are authorized by Congress.

Nurse charged with severely injuring several babies on NICU ward

Erin Strotman, 26, has been charged in a 12-count indictment for incidents of alleged neglect and abuse. Her license to practice nursing has also been suspended, pending trial.

FDA reverses course on some layoffs, rehires FOIA staff

According to a media report, workers managing records on medical device and tobacco regulations are returning to work after the agency missed court-ordered deadlines for Freedom of Information Act responses.

New MRI tech assistant course addresses growing demand for remote scans

The training program is officially open for enrollment for students hoping to participate in remote scanning operations.

Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, assumed the role of president of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) May 3 during the society's annual meeting. He outlined his ambitious plans to take SCAI in some new directions. #SCAI #SCAI2025

New SCAI president lists advocacy, cardiogenic shock among his top priorities

Srihari Naidu, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about his plan to take SCAI in some bold new directions.

How tax policies impact cancer mortality rates

According to a new analysis, the relationship between the two is actually quite significant.

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The 4 most common communication errors in radiology, according to 1 institution

Investigators with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center recently aimed to understand the root causes of communication mishaps in imaging.

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CPT code changes relevant to radiology for 2026

“The ACR encourages its members to review them and consider how the anticipated changes may impact their practices," the college urged recently.

Management

Abbott acquires cancer diagnostic company Exact Sciences for $21B

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

‘Strongest growth in over a decade’: Heart tech helps Medtronic beat earnings expectations

Healthcare AI today: Noblesse oblige, European lag, inspirational leadership, more

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging