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 announces recall of Optum infusion pumps over risk of serious malfunctions

The Nimbus II Plus infusion pumps are being recalled due to multiple malfunctions that could put patients at risk.

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Primary care physicians see largest pay increase, averaging $300K in annual compensation

A report from MGMA also shows surgical specialists saw a rise in pay of 4.42%, with the cohort now taking home an average of $554,108.

Richard Heuser, MD, an interventional cardiologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field, leadership and strong business acumen, died on May 23. He was 73 years old.

Cardiologist Richard Heuser, interventional specialist and medical device pioneer, dies at 73

Heuser had a long, impactful career in cardiology. One former colleague said he was “an amazing interventional cardiologist and an even better human being.”

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Radiologist pay increases failing to keep pace with surging consumer prices

Members of the specialty have seen their compensation rise 7.48% during a time when the CPI climbed 21%, according to new data from the MGMA. 

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Senators advance ACR-supported bill to prevent suicide and burnout among physicians

“Because of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, lives have been saved and livelihoods have been protected," ACR wrote recently. 

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Governor forces radiologist to resign from state board of medicine over support for trans care ban

Frederick “Eric” Cubin, MD, of Casper Medical Imaging served on the legislative body until April 29, though his term wasn't set to expire until 2028. 

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Association of University Radiologists announces name change

The organization will now go by the Association of Academic Radiology after members voted on the switch at the society’s annual meeting in April. 

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Rising cost of private insurance unsustainable for 180 million families, study finds

The average cost of care for families covered by private insurance increased from $3,920 to $4,907 between 2007 and 2019.