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.

Beloved cardiologist killed in airstrike—he was one of Gaza’s last heart doctors
A prominent doctor and multiple family members are dead after an Israeli airstrike. "Thousands of heart patients will suffer as a result of his killing," one colleague said.
Healthcare AI today: Mayo book, fraud busting, ‘shapeless monsters,’ more
Some AI researchers have taken to calling certain LLMs ‘Shoggoths.’ Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials
MGMA and others who are part of the “Regulatory Relief Coalition” are urging Congress to continue pushing forward with the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest
The family of Gay Sherman Weintz, 55, said she died as a result of 24-hour physical restraint, combined with staff at Middlesex Hospital ignoring signs of a medical crisis. Her son, Chauncey Smith, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Lab owner indicted in $290M COVID fraud scheme pleads not guilty
Mahmood Sami Khan, 36, has been charged on five counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the conspiracy. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

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Change Healthcare cyberattack having an ‘alarming’ impact on physician practices, advocates warn HHS

Since the issue arose on Feb. 21, providers in radiology and other specialties have experienced “substantial” billing and cash flow disruptions, MGMA reported Wednesday.

Fleischner Society updates thoracic radiology glossary, adds new terms and images

The glossary, first released in 1984, has not been updated since 2008.

Medical imaging vendor Carestream laying off 200-plus employees, closing facility

The decision is due to reduced production volumes, the high cost of site infrastructure and opportunities to streamline shipping.

Court upholds decision to strip radiologist of license for performing cosmetic surgeries

Wade Banker, MD, disputes the allegations and is appealing the ruling.

Left, the FIRE1 heart failure remote monitoring device that gets implanted into the IVC to measure fluid volume status. Right, the external belt monitoring device worn by the patient that can alert clinicians about status changes so interventions can be done before a patient requires a hospital admission.

Early feasibility study for implantable heart failure monitor moves forward

Startup vendor FIRE1 completed patient enrollment in its U.S. early feasibility study for a heart failure remote monitoring device that directly measures fluid volume inside the IVC.

Investor-backed diagnostic imaging provider Affidea scores $216M in growth capital

The radiology group executed 14 acquisitions last year, adding 24 new imaging centers to its network for a total of 355.

Radiology Partners’ restructuring reduces its debt by 20% or $600M, Moody’s estimates

That would leave RP’s current obligations at about $2.4 billion, with debt maturities now extended by several years.

Newsweek ranked the 50 best heart hospitals in the world

Cardiologist at heart of TAVR controversy loses hospital privileges due to ‘disruptive,’ ‘inexplicable’ behavior

The doctor appealed the hospital's decision in hopes of returning to work, but that appeal was ultimately denied.

Management

Beloved cardiologist killed in airstrike—he was one of Gaza’s last heart doctors

Healthcare AI today: Mayo book, fraud busting, ‘shapeless monsters,’ more

Doc groups say payer promises not enough to address care denials

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after restrained hospital patient dies of cardiac arrest

Lab owner indicted in $290M COVID fraud scheme pleads not guilty