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.

ASNC reports shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers
The two vendors involved say supplies of PYP and HDP could be disrupted for months.
FDA clears MRI-compatible EP mapping catheter
This represents the first FDA clearance for Imricor Medical Systems. "It’s an exciting achievement and a date to be noted and remembered," CEO Steve Wedan said in a statement.
Rape charges against Texas cardiologist dropped as part of plea agreement
The traveling clinician pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault. All other charges were dropped, and he was released from jail. According to his attorney, the cardiologist agreed to this plea agreement to "get on with his life."
Rural hospitals face equipment uptime challenges—here's how to overcome them
Rural hospitals face greater challenges than their metropolitan counterparts in keeping medical equipment operational, because there's rarely a vendor technician around when they need one.
Solis Mammography expands into Orlando, acquiring private practice and its 2 imaging centers
The Women's Center for Radiology employs five radiologists and has served central Florida for over 36 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Radiology IT firm Sirona Medical raises $42M in Series C financing

The startup, which offers cloud-based software that integrates disparate elements of a rad's workflow, also named a new CEO.

Artificial intelligence AI in healthcare

Industry Watcher’s Digest

FDA commissioner Robert Califf recently suggested the agency may need to double its workforce. And that’s just to oversee AI.

Management

ASNC reports shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers

FDA clears MRI-compatible EP mapping catheter

Rape charges against Texas cardiologist dropped as part of plea agreement

Rural hospitals face equipment uptime challenges—here's how to overcome them

Solis Mammography expands into Orlando, acquiring private practice and its 2 imaging centers