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 another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported
Maquet Cardiovascular, a subsidiary of Getinge, is recalling two of its endoscopic vessel harvesting devices due to issues with different pieces bending, peeling or detaching during use. Some of the company's other EVH devices were recently involved in a separate recall for similar reasons.
How radiologists can help tackle the rad tech ‘workforce crisis’
Indiana University radiologists explore how 1 organization lost 80% of its sonographers in a month, detailing 3 ways peers can avoid such a situation in their own organizations.
New radiology research highlights inherent ‘unfairness’ in RVU system
Some CPT billing code descriptions leave ambiguity as to the number of image views involved in an exam, resulting in variability in interpretation times.
Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging snatches up 7 imaging centers in Gulf Coast
The Metairie, Louisiana-based radiology group is acquiring Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, ballooning its center total to 48 across five states.
GE HealthCare signs $1B imaging AI deal with 1 of nation’s largest nonprofits
The collaboration is with Sacramento-based Sutter Health, which operates 24 acute care hospitals across California, employing over 29,000 clinicians.

RSNA announces course on deploying AI in emergency care

The six-module offering will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to speed up scans and improve report reading in urgent care scenarios.

January 17, 2024

ASRT granting $400K in scholarships to radiology students

Founded in 1984, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Foundation is hoping to raise big money for the next generation of imaging professionals.

January 17, 2024

Integer acquires medical device specialists with experience in structural heart, electrophysiology for $140M

Integer's estimated 2023 sales nearly reached $1.6 billion, up 16% compared to 2022. According to the company's statement, this acquisition helps expand its footprint in several key markets.

January 17, 2024

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg puts up $250M to open healthcare high schools for training radiologic technologists

The first institutions are slated to open this year via health system partnerships in Boston, Charlotte, Dallas and Houston.

January 17, 2024

Health systems to face an additional $1.6 trillion climate change burden

Droughts, floods and the spread of disease will require healthcare systems to focus on innovative ways to prepare -- and recover.

January 17, 2024

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Physician congressman hopeful that radiologist Medicare pay fix will advance soon

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., first introduced the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act in December and is optimistic the House will consider the proposal soon.

January 16, 2024

Hims & Hers, Hartford HealthCare partner for in-person care access

Providers on the online platform will be able to refer patients to HHC’s primary and specialty care providers when necessary.

January 16, 2024

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CES speakers talk about AI in health, need for trust

Keynote speakers noted the need to move at the “speed of trust” in order to reach potential for healthcare.

January 16, 2024

Management

FDA announces another recall for surgical devices over safety concerns—7 new injuries reported

How radiologists can help tackle the rad tech ‘workforce crisis’

New radiology research highlights inherent ‘unfairness’ in RVU system

Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging snatches up 7 imaging centers in Gulf Coast

GE HealthCare signs $1B imaging AI deal with 1 of nation’s largest nonprofits