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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Private-equity watchdog warns against nominating Marc Rowan as Treasury Secretary

The Private Equity Stakeholder Project likens Rowan to a fox guarding the hen-house, due to his position as CEO of Apollo Global Management. Rowan is being considered for a cabinet role in the incoming Trump administration. 

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FDA issues Class I recall on insertion tubes after manufacturing error

Specific FHC-branded insertion tubes used in brain surgery are 20mm longer than expected and could pose a serious risk to patients. 

FDA recalls brain biopsy needles due to stainless steel debris

There have been no reported injuries. However, due to the risk of death or paralysis associated with metal debris entering brain tissue, the recall is designated Class I, the most serious of its type. 

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Startup Raidium raises nearly $17M, seeks to launch the ‘GPT of radiology’

The French company plans to open new offices in the U.S., expand its network, pursue FDA certification and intensify research and development. 

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Michigan doctor claims he was fired for reporting unnecessary pacemaker surgeries

Daniel West, MD, is suing Trinity Health Muskegon and seeking whistleblower protection after reporting alleged malpractice and being summarily terminated.

FDA approves new short-term treatment for AFib, atrial flutter in critical care settings

Landiolol, sold by AOP Health under the brand name Rapiblyk, is an intravenous treatment designed to start working right away.

Radiologist Radiology Money Dollar X-ray Scan Finance

Today's radiologist workforce will spend nearly $984M on certification

The figure includes about $208.5 million for initial board certification and another $775.3 million for maintaining the designation over a 35-year career. 

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ACR, American Hospital Association urge Congress to create path for foreign-born docs to relieve shortages

Hospitals and physicians are pressing lawmakers to pass two previously proposed pieces of legislation that allow international medical graduates to work here longer.