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.

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Same-day discharge safe, feasible for patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization procedures
New research published in Clinical Imaging shows that patients undergoing TACE can forego dayslong hospital stays without no negative consequences.
Mangione enters plea of 'not guilty' as federal trial moves forward
Luigi Mangione has officially entered a plea in the indictment against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal case is now expected to move forward before the overlapping state murder trial, as the Department of Justice is seeking the death penalty.
FDA announces new recall of Abbott heart pump accessories over significant safety risks
The mobile power units of certain HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II LVADs have been experiencing “sudden, unexpected performance issues” such as turning on, off or even restarting with no warning. These issues can potentially be fatal, according to an alert shared by the FDA.
‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients
Experts have proposed “episode-based cost sharing” to address financial toxicity for healthcare consumers, according to new research published in JACR.

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House lawmakers advance bill to blunt radiologist pay cut in 2024

Several MD members of Congress are co-sponsoring the “Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act."

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Large volume of radiologist reporting-backlogs an ‘urgent global issue’

Anecdotal reports indicate that radiologists are struggling to keep up with rising demand, but researchers sought to better quantify this crisis.

ACR, state radiological society urge governor to veto bill related to wrongful death damages

“Any action that would increase medical liability costs carries the potential negative consequence of physicians leaving our state to practice elsewhere," the two said.

Speaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change

Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.”

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Kentucky health system, cardiologist to pay $3M for alleged scheme targeting Medicare and Medicaid

The alleged scheme involved a series of diagnostic procedures that, according to the U.S. government, were not medically necessary.

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Medtronic backs out of $738M acquisition due to ‘multiple breaches’

Medtronic confirmed its decision in a statement, but did not provide any specific details. The deal was originally announced in May.

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American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal

The publication's current editor-in-chief is Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, will begin his five-year term in 2024.

Moody’s upgrades outlook for US Radiology Specialists amid improved operating performance

Credit analysts switched their forecast from “negative” to “stable,” highlighting both higher patient volumes and revenue per unit.

Management

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Same-day discharge safe, feasible for patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization procedures

Mangione enters plea of 'not guilty' as federal trial moves forward

FDA announces new recall of Abbott heart pump accessories over significant safety risks

‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients