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 Business Management Association strongly urges Medicare to withdraw controversial doc pay ‘efficiency adjustment’
The federal payment program first proposed this 2.5%, across-the-board cut for physician services in July, exempting most time-based healthcare offerings.
America sees ‘concerning’ drop in pediatric radiology workforce, despite rising imaging volumes
The findings come amid reports of a “major” workforce shortage in pediatric radiology, driven by decreased trainee interest in related fellowships, rising clinical volumes and a competitive job market.
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to fix No Surprises Act problems plaguing radiology
Five years after Congress passed the landmark law, shortcomings persist, which are potentially hampering patients and physicians, House leaders contend.
Radiopharma firm Telix touts progress after FDA rejects brain imaging agent application
The Australia-based drug manufacturer is working to release Pixclara, a PET contrast agent for diagnosing glioma, a rare form of brain cancer.
Report: More than 100 proposals submitted to HHS for MAHA autism studies
Reuters reported that 500 institutions are linked to the proposals. In total, $50 million is up for grabs as part of HHS’ Autism Data Science Initiative.

Strategic Radiology shares concern about inconsistencies in MAC payment determinations

Providers have reported issues with one Medicare Administrative Contractor covering PET scans, for example, with reimbursement falling significantly below the expense.

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Radiology societies advocate for CPT code changes

ACR and others did so as part of the recently held 2024 September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

HHS is adding a division to offer technical expertise with special focus on AI.

Said and heard this week in and around healthcare

10 notable quotes about AI from the past 5 days.

Louisiana insurer ordered to pay $421M for breast reconstruction surgeries

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana failed to fully reimburse St. Charles Surgical Hospital for 7,800 procedures, despite authorizing them.

AI implementation improves when radiology staff concerns are considered

Although the potential benefits of artificial intelligence are numerous, its implementation is not without headaches for healthcare staffers.

Heart Failure Society of America cancels annual meeting in Atlanta due to Hurricane Helene

The news comes just one day before HFSA 2024 was scheduled to begin. HFSA is already considering the possibility of virtual sessions, but its primary concern is the safety of attendees.

Cardiologists say heart patients are often their own worst enemy

Patient lifestyles represent a significant challenge when treating and managing heart patients, according to a survey of more than 400 cardiologists.

Management

Radiology Business Management Association strongly urges Medicare to withdraw controversial doc pay ‘efficiency adjustment’

America sees ‘concerning’ drop in pediatric radiology workforce, despite rising imaging volumes

Lawmakers urge Trump administration to fix No Surprises Act problems plaguing radiology

Radiopharma firm Telix touts progress after FDA rejects brain imaging agent application

Report: More than 100 proposals submitted to HHS for MAHA autism studies