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.

CPR Issues Bold Statement to Health Plans and Providers to Make Prices Transparent

Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) calls on health plans and providers to make health care price information transparent to employees and consumers.

November 13, 2012

Breast Disease Society Supports Informed Patient Decision Making on Breast Cancer Screening

American Society of Breast Disease has issued a statement to help women and physicians make better informed decisions on breast cancer screening.

November 13, 2012

RamSoft Partners with M*Modal To Improve Workflow Through Speech Understanding

RamSoft has partnered with M*Modal to improve radiologist workflow by implementing M*Modals' cloud-based speech recognition into Ramsoft's PowerServer RIS/PACS.

November 13, 2012

Stage 3 Meaningful Use Regs Add Pressure to Get Imaging Studies Into EHRs

Stage 3 of Meaningful Use may make the goal of having 10 percent of imaging studies accessible through EHRs mandatory.

November 12, 2012

Obama Win Could Impact Radiology in Lame Duck Session

Obama and Romney call for the parties to now come together and get work done, as radiology watches what will happen with bills to reverse the MPPR.

November 7, 2012

Final Medicare Fee Schedule Includes MPPR Cut

Despite vigorous lobbying efforts, the 2013 Medicare Fee Schedule Final Rule includes the 25% multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR).

November 2, 2012

ASRT Donates $10,000 to Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

ASRT donates $10,000 to Red Cross for relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy.

November 1, 2012

GAO Report Finds Self Referral Responsible for Overutilization and Rising Costs

Physician self-referral of medical imaging exams is driving up imaging utilization and exposing patients to unnecessary health risks while increasing Medicare costs.

November 1, 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