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.

East coast imaging centers continue to feel the immediate effects of Hurricane Sandy.

October 31, 2012

ASTRO predics the closing of federal offices during and after the storm could postpone publication until next week.

October 31, 2012

The annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting was disrupted but not cancelled by hurricane Sandy.

October 30, 2012

Intelerad's new solution, Flow, will bolster reading and reporting efficiency to drive higher quality results for care teams

October 30, 2012

Imaging providers in the path of the storm will likely see their emergency preparedness plans put to the test.

October 29, 2012

A new analysis of Medicare data demonstrates a decline in imaging use and a possibly related rise in length of hospital stays.

October 24, 2012

With the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule due out shortly, ASTRO brought its case to Office of Management and Budget officials.

October 24, 2012

HHS has made minor corrections to the Stage 2 Meaningful Use regulations. The changes do not affect the implementation date.

October 23, 2012