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.

U.S. FDA Sign

FDA outlines stricter ‘evidence-based approach’ to COVID vaccinations

The FDA is revising its approach to COVID-19 vaccine approvals, moving away from the previous trend of treating boosters like annual flu shots. Health researcher Vinay Prasad and Commissioner Martin Makary argue in the New England Journal of Medicine for more rigorous data requirements and additional clinical studies to justify future inoculations for those under 65. 

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Medtronic to spin off its diabetes business

One of the world's largest medtech companies could make a major move within the next 18 months. Que Dallara, the current president of Medtronic’s diabetes business, would be the new company's CEO.

New imaging recommendations included in updated TBI assessment criteria

Imaging will play a prominent role in a new framework recently developed to better diagnose the severity of brain injuries. 

Tom Price, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the first Trump administration, said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.

Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.

Medtronic Evolut FX TAVR valve

Medtronic gains a key approval for Evolut TAVR valves

More patients can now undergo redo TAVR with a Medtronic valve than ever before.

Trump United Arab Emirates AI deal

AI newswatch: American AI in the United Arab Emirates, healthcare AI investment, med schools embrace AI, more

Here’s a big thing to watch for in the wake of the President’s flashy Middle East tour: the AI “acceleration partnership” between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates. 

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Fast breast MRI protocol cuts scan times up to 80% while maintaining accuracy

"Shorter reading and scan times may allow implementation of MRI in national screening programs, making it available for all women," one expert says. 

Merit Medical

Merit Medical acquires fellow interventional radiology vendor Biolife for $120M

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Florida, Biolife produces hemostatic devices under the brand names StatSeal and WoundSeal.