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.

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed
Questions remain about the alleged breach on a legacy server at Oracle Health, as the nature of the attacks and scope of stolen data are still being investigated.
Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’
The world's richest man is expected to return to his duties in the private sector. However, a source told Politico he will likely continue to have an informal role in the administration.
Experts highlight 'significant gaps' in interventional radiology education
New survey results highlight medical students’ awareness, or lack thereof, of interventional procedures available to women.
Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology
This week, Heart Rhythm Advocates announced its establishment and called on cardiologists and EPs to support its efforts with membership and joining committees to guide efforts.
Society of Interventional Radiology formally welcomes new president
Robert Lookstein, MD, FSIR, has been serving as the chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai for more than a decade and has worked in numerous roles with SIR for 20 years.

Same-day breast biopsies bolster patient satisfaction but may increase anxiety

Experts underlined the importance of radiologist-patient communication, which can include building rapport, clear descriptions of procedures and taking time for questions.

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Lawmakers in 4 states introduce bills requiring insurers to cover supplemental breast imaging

Those include Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont and Virginia, with thousands of patients standing to benefit, according to Susan G. Komen.

Signs that a radiology practice merger is (or isn’t) working

Harbingers of an unsuccessful M&A deal can include decreased productivity and work quality, along with squabbling between coworkers or frequent sick days.

Binding cybersecurity standards are close at hand for healthcare

Hospitals that want to remain eligible for federal dollars—including CMS reimbursement—will soon need to show their cybersecurity is up to snuff.

Behind Gen. Austin’s controversially quiet ICU stay

Word is out on the elective procedure that started the secretive medical episode in the first place.

Bravery of Andes plane crash survivor, now a pediatric cardiologist, on display in Netflix film ‘Society of the Snow’

Cardiologist Roberto Canessa, MD, was just 19 when the plane he was on—Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571—crashed in the Andes in 1972. He and another survivor trekked in the cold for 38 miles to find help, leading to the group's rescue.

New expert guidelines: Start PHV evaluations with echocardiography, but other imaging modalities can provide value

New guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography, made in collaboration with the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, represent an update of the group's original recommendations from 2009.

Could enticing retired radiologists back into practice help solve the workforce crisis?

Employing a "silver squad" of former physicians to decompress work lists should be a "strong consideration" for any practice, one expert argued.

Management

Oracle Health denies cloud breached as second attack confirmed

Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’

Experts highlight 'significant gaps' in interventional radiology education

Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology

Society of Interventional Radiology formally welcomes new president