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.

FDA approves oral semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes
Rybelsus from Novo Nordisk is officially the first oral GLP-1 drug approved for this indication. The FDA's decision was based on the SOUL trial, which included data from more than 9,000 patients with type 2 diabetes.
Judge blocks Trump's shutdown layoffs—1,200 HHS workers spared for now
U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston said the firings appear to be politically motivated and may exceed the authority of the executive branch. She sided against the Trump administration, issuing a temporary restraining order to stop 4,200 federal employees from being fired.
Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind
A facility outside the United States has received the American Heart Association's Comprehensive Heart Failure Center Certification for the first time.
Healthcare AI today: Where’s the AI ROI?, AI messaging truth check, AI burnout busters, more
Provider organizations are using generative AI for all sorts of use cases. It’s delivering impressive returns in two—tech support and patient experience.
Radiologists 'deeply concerned' about further tariffs on medical imaging devices
Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.

Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

Radiology practice network LucidHealth signs $25M deal with vendor Visage Imaging

Under the agreement, the Columbus, Ohio, provider group will implement the cloud-based Visage 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform across its organization.

Private equity firm to buy Walgreens for $10B, report says

The struggling retail pharmacy chain is reportedly being bought out by Sycamore Partners. The deal could be finalized before the end of the week.

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HIMSS survey report: Beware insider threats to cybersecurity involving AI

Almost one in three healthcare organizations allow their people to use AI without formal restrictions.

HHS spokesperson abruptly resigns, reportedly after clash with RFK

Tom Corry was sworn in as the assistant secretary of public affairs at HHS two weeks ago. He announced his unexpected departure in a LinkedIn post.

Cleerly and Bunkerhill Health unite in the name of AI-based cardiac imaging evaluations

Hospitals that partner with either company will now experience the benefits of both, learning more about the long-term heart health of their patients than ever before.

Cardiologists treat first commercial patients with FDA-cleared valve-in-valve TAVR device

Pi-Cardia, an Israeli medtech company, describes ShortCut as the “world’s first dedicated leaflet modification device."

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Radiologist arrested for secretly recording female patient's breasts during imaging

The accused has fessed up to secretly recording a patient with his smartphone while she underwent medical imaging.

Management

FDA approves oral semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes

Judge blocks Trump's shutdown layoffs—1,200 HHS workers spared for now

Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind

Healthcare AI today: Where’s the AI ROI?, AI messaging truth check, AI burnout busters, more

Radiologists 'deeply concerned' about further tariffs on medical imaging devices