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.

Radiology societies urge caution when implementing AI in pediatric imaging
Six professional organizations including the Society for Pediatric Radiology made their case in a joint statement published across multiple medical journals Nov. 25.
Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans
The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.
Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe
Leaders said opening the London clinic represents the first phase of Prenuvo’s European growth strategy as it evaluates additional cities for expansion.
Coalition of 36 AGs rejects Congressional push to bar states from regulating AI
The bipartisan group of attorneys general is pushing back against Congressional plans to bar states from regulating AI, machine learning and large language models.
White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies
President Donald Trump's plan included a two-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. But without support from Congress, any such proposal has no chance of being implemented.

FDA sued over ‘reckless and arbitrary’ semaglutide decision

The Outsourcing Facilities Association, a Texas-based trade group, is alleging that supply issues still remain for Ozempic and Wegovy. The group believes the FDA has ignored those issues.

Teleflex to acquire Biotronik’s vascular intervention business for $791M, split into 2 separate entities

The acquisition helps Teleflex expand its interventional and vascular portfolios. Biotronik, meanwhile, is shifting its focus toward implantable devices and digital healthcare.

Small practices, individual radiologists at a disadvantage in Medicare quality pay program

“Unfortunately, the imbalance in available MIPS radiology measures is worsening,” said study co-author Lauren Nicola, MD, CEO of Triad Radiology Associates.

Radiology provider Akumin establishes physician advisory board to spur innovation

New advisors to the Florida-based radiology and oncology group will include Jefferson Health of Philadelphia’s Vijay Rao, MD, and the University of Chicago’s Aytekin Oto, MD, MBA

Walgreens resolves $595M lawsuit over COVID testing

The dispute was with Everly Health, a telemedicine provider contracted to fulfill orders for COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. Walgreens was accused of violating provisions of a service agreement.

Trump gives HHS 90 days to create healthcare price transparency plan

Tuesday's executive order issued by Trump builds upon a previous order and the No Surprises Act to strengthen federal law.

PocketHealth's Image Readers helps patients understand their radiology report findings.

Newly launched report feature provides patients with a visual aid to their imaging

The artificial intelligence-enabled feature can be integrated directly into patients’ imaging results.

Wearable heart device company to go public, raise up to $155M

Kestra Medical Technologies, known for its wearable heart monitors and defibrillators, intends to sell 10 million common shares priced somewhere between $14 and $16 per share.

Management

Radiology societies urge caution when implementing AI in pediatric imaging

Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans

Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe

Coalition of 36 AGs rejects Congressional push to bar states from regulating AI

White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies