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.

The upstate New York radiology practice acquires local imaging group, inks major contract with insurance providers.

October 22, 2012

The scope of a 2010 whistleblower suit filed against Adventist Health System broadened this week to include ER imaging.

October 22, 2012

The new 3-day leadership development program promises radiology-specific simulated challenges, coaching and more.

October 20, 2012

The American College of Radiology is urging its members to contact their Senators and ask them to support S. 2347.

October 19, 2012

House Republicans are no longer alone in voicing concerns about Meaningful Use. Four Senators have now written HHS, too.

October 18, 2012

The ACR and more than 100 other groups are urging the Senate Finance Committee to back a permanent SGR repeal.

October 18, 2012

Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR, highlights eight major trends affecting radiology practices today.

October 18, 2012

One practice's experience as part of CMS Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration shows problems with payment bundling.

October 17, 2012