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.

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AMA says Change Healthcare breach is crippling independent practices

A survey of physicians by the American Medical Association reveals that many practices are still losing revenue and struggling to make payroll as a result of the Change Healthcare hack.

ACLU sues North Carolina over illegal detention of mental health patients

A lawsuit filed in federal court claims the state is detaining mentally ill and disabled patients without due process or proper access to treatment.

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Wife of radiologist who drove family off a cliff asks for his charges to be dismissed

Dharmesh Patel is on trial for three counts of attempted murder—one for each of the passengers in his vehicle when he plunged it down a 250-foot cliff.

ACC President Cathie Biga explains how cardiologist employment models undergoing a profound transformation during an interview with Cardiovascular Digital Editor Dave Fornell at ACC 2024.

What happened to cardiology's private practices?

Hospital employment models, reimbursement policies and private equity have all led to a massive reduction in the number of cardiologists working for a private practice, ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, told Cardiovascular Business.

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Novartis to acquire radiopharmaceutical firm Mariana Oncology for up to $1.75B

The Swiss drugmaker said the deal will bolster its research infrastructure and clinical supply capabilities, with an eye toward improving oncologic care. 

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ACR urges ‘swift congressional action’ to increase the supply of radiologists

The college voiced its concerns in comments recently submitted to the Senate Finance Committee, which held a hearing on doc pay reform. 

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‘Extremely disappointed’: Biden administration gives payers more time to comply with No Surprises Act shakeup

Payers were slated to stop using the old qualifying payment approach May 1, but now have an additional six months to comply. 

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Wake Radiology raises over $124,000 toward finding a cure for breast cancer

More than 50 members of the practice’s team will participate in the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure, taking place May 4 at Research Triangle Park.