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.

Measuring for the Future

IMP

There are performance attributes that we measure well in today’s radiology practice. We are adept at tracking and analyzing clinical productivity, various revenue indicators, and compliance with programs such as meaningful use and the Physician Quality Reporting System. We have the ability to correlate profitability with payor mix, and we can

November 19, 2012

Vital Images Inc. Receives FDA Clearance for VitreaView

Vital Images Inc. received FDA Clearance for VitreaView, a universeral viewer with 3D and tablet viewing capabilities.

November 17, 2012

Manufacturers Seek Senate Bill to Repeal Device Tax

Medical technology companies are making an end of year push to get the Senate to pick up legislation that would remove the medical device excise tax.

November 15, 2012

Congress Holds Hearing on Meaningful Use

The amoung of money paid in meaningful use incentives has begun to draw the attention of legislators frustrated by lack of progress on interoperability.

November 15, 2012

What the 2012 Election Means for Health IT

A HIMSS panel recently analyzed the election's impact at the state and national level for the futre of health IT.

November 15, 2012

MITA: Device Tax is Behind Decline in Medical Device Investing

The device tax that will go into effect in 2013 coupled with regulatory uncertainty is causing investors to pull back, MITA claims.

November 15, 2012

ACR Backs GAO Finding that Self-Referral Increases Imaging Use

Paul H. Ellenbogen, MD, FACR, chair of the ACR's Board of Chancellors, submitted a public comment letter applauding the GAO's report.

November 15, 2012

5 Reasons Patients Are Becoming More Demanding

There are five key market factors behind the consumerism trend reports Radiolgy Business Journal.

November 15, 2012

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