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.

Radiologists urge HHS secretary to overhaul US Preventive Services Task Force
Over 45 physicians, scientists and public health leaders believe a “fundamental shift” is needed to address how USPSTF develops and implements recommendations.
Some patients more prone to MRI motion, with key implications for scheduling, procedure prep
Movement during these exams can have downstream consequences such as diagnostic uncertainty, higher costs from repeat scans, and delayed clinical decision-making.
Outspoken nurses in hot water | Population growth slowdown | Hospitals becoming Medicare Advantage carriers | and more news & views of note
How politically heated is the present moment? Enough to elicit verbal violence from trusted nurses.
DOJ: Fraud settlements hit record $6.8B in 2025, with healthcare a primary focus
Of the $6.8 billion in judgments and settlements the U.S. Department of Justice reclaimed under the False Claims Act, $5.7 billion came from healthcare cases. The agency said fraud involving Medicare reimbursements, unnecessary patient care and managed care scams remains a key focus.
CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations
The third round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program includes treatments for HIV and diabetes, among other conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also released a list of the top 50 medications it deems strong candidates for future negotiations based on current prices and patient utilization.

Vascular surgeon accused of double murder pleads not guilty

The 39-year-old vascular surgeon allegedly killed his ex-wife and her husband on Dec. 30. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison without parole.

CVRx hopes new research will expand access to heart failure therapy

The BENEFIT-HF trial, scheduled to begin enrollment in the months ahead, could significantly increase the number of patients eligible for CVRx's Barostim therapy.

The Boston Scientific Seismiq intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) system entered commercial use in the U.S. in January 2026.

IVL competition heats up as Boston Scientific enters US market

Shockwave Medical, now a part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, sits at the top of the IVL market, but things are starting to get more competitive. Boston Scientific gained its own IVL system when it acquired Bolt Medical in 2025.

healthcare surprise billing statement payment

SimonMed Imaging must reform billing practices, pay fine after settling state AG’s lawsuit

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes had accused the Scottsdale-based radiology group of issuing delayed refunds after allegedly using questionable upfront billing practices.

Key Lumexa Imaging C-suite leader resigns

Julie Szeker, the publicly traded company’s chief legal officer and corporate secretary, submitted her resignation on Jan. 12, according to an SEC filing.

Intermountain Nevada children's hospital

Hospital giant Intermountain Health closes acquisition of Las Vegas radiology practice

The Salt Lake City-based nonprofit is buying Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging for an undisclosed sum, with the integration to be introduced in phases over the coming year.

Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough New Hampshire

Commonwealth Radiology Associates expands in New Hampshire with latest hospital partnership

One of Massachusetts’ largest private radiology groups, CRA won the business after Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, launched a competitive search process.

AI roundup: Your doctor’s choice for clinical AI | Amazon, Walmart & ecosystem AI | 2026’s top healthcare technology hazard

Can you guess the (lightly disputed) champion of healthcare AI suppliers? Here’s a hint. This company caters to physicians and just this week reached a valuation of $12B.

Management

Radiologists urge HHS secretary to overhaul US Preventive Services Task Force

Some patients more prone to MRI motion, with key implications for scheduling, procedure prep

Outspoken nurses in hot water | Population growth slowdown | Hospitals becoming Medicare Advantage carriers | and more news & views of note

DOJ: Fraud settlements hit record $6.8B in 2025, with healthcare a primary focus

CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations