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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Mayo Clinic announces cuts and closures, citing healthcare staffing woes

Many Mayo Clinic patients in rural Minnesota may need to travel or rely on telehealth, as six locations are closing for good before the end of the year. 

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Largest physician-owned health system in Utah braces for AI-driven layoffs

The Utah Department of Workforce Services warns that 177 people at Revere Health are expected to lose their jobs by Nov. 3. The health system said automation upgrades are necessary to stay competitive. 

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Overworked and underpaid—survey reveals radiologists' thoughts on after-hours work

Even before the onset of COVID-19, data suggested that rads’ after-hours workloads had doubled in proportion to the increase in emergency department visits in the years leading up to 2020.

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FDA issues recall of intraoperative imaging system due to safety risks

The system enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

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Radiology Business Management Association strongly urges Medicare to withdraw controversial doc pay ‘efficiency adjustment’

The federal payment program first proposed this 2.5%, across-the-board cut for physician services in July, exempting most time-based healthcare offerings. 

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America sees ‘concerning’ drop in pediatric radiology workforce, despite rising imaging volumes

The findings come amid reports of a “major” workforce shortage in pediatric radiology, driven by decreased trainee interest in related fellowships, rising clinical volumes and a competitive job market. 

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Lawmakers urge Trump administration to fix No Surprises Act problems plaguing radiology

Five years after Congress passed the landmark law, shortcomings persist, which are potentially hampering patients and physicians, House leaders contend. 

Radiopharma firm Telix touts progress after FDA rejects brain imaging agent application

The Australia-based drug manufacturer is working to release Pixclara, a PET contrast agent for diagnosing glioma, a rare form of brain cancer.