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.

Cardiologists have performed what they believe to be the world’s first substernal lead extraction, sharing their experience in JACC: Case Reports.[1]The device being extracted, Medtronic’s Aurora EV-ICD, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in October 2023.

Cardiologists perform world’s first substernal lead extraction

The 49-year-old patient was not in pain or suffering any complications, but he wished to have his extravascular ICD removed once his symptoms improved. The care team agreed to extract it after a long discussion, and they said it was "easier than expected." 

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Radiology groups express ‘profound objection’ to Humana labeling interventional service as ‘unproven’

The Society of Interventional Radiology and others are concerned about commercial plan coverage for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation, a key pain-management technique. 

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Members of Congress introduce bill to halt private equity ‘looting’ of healthcare entities

The Stop Wall Street Looting Act closes regulatory loopholes and ends incentives that allow investors to “pillage” acquired businesses, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues note.  

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US Radiology Specialists expands pipeline for attracting techs amid ‘critical shortage’

The Raleigh, North Carolina, imaging group is broadening the reach of its Technologist Advancement Academy, which provides specialized training and career pathways for employees.  

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Annual ‘Honor Roll’ released, recognizing best children’s hospitals in the US

The 18th annual rankings of the nation's best children's hospitals has been released by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting the top places for young patients to receive exceptional care in 2024-2025.

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ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane

Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina. 

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Radiologists and other physicians reject proposal to consolidate MAC jurisdictions

CMS sent out its request for information in September, mulling the possibility of reducing 4 Medicare Administrative Contractor districts down to 2.