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.

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
Back in 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options. These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues that have already been addressed.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent
According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.
White House executive order aims to curb ‘excessive’ state regulation of AI
President Donald Trump wants to establish an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge any AI laws that may “harm innovation.”
Lumexa Imaging raises nearly $463M from successful IPO
“Going public is not a finish line. It’s the beginning of our next chapter,” CEO Caitlin Zulla, MPH, said in prepared remarks Dec. 11.

Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, the new CEO of the American College of Radiology (ACR), explains with the ongoing 2024 election, it is very unlikely there will be any serious reform to the Medicare payment system this year. She said further Medicare cuts set for 2025 also further threaten patient access to care.

Meaningful Medicare reform unlikely in 2024

New American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, discusses the impact of reimbursement cuts, issues with staffing costs and prior authorization.

Cardiology groups push for Medicare reform in face of ‘unsustainable’ payment cuts

Nearly 130 healthcare groups are urging Congress to pass legislation that would provide relief to U.S. physicians struggling to keep up with wave after wave of payment reductions.

CMS to reimburse providers for use of AI prostate cancer mapping tool

Experts believe that these reimbursements will begin to gain steam as more organizations turn to AI to help address some of healthcare’s biggest pain points, such as staffing shortages.

Edwards Lifesciences agrees to acquire JenaValve, Endotronix for $1.2B

While JenaValve is known for its Trilogy Heart Valve System, a device designed specifically to treat aortic regurgitation, Endotronix specializes in developing heart failure technologies. The news comes after Edwards sold its critical care business for $4.2 billion in June, saying it would double down on its structural heart portfolio.

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AMA, radiology societies call on Congress to address ‘inexcusable’ physician pay cut

“The current Medicare physician payment system is increasingly unsustainable and the necessary policy reforms can no longer be delayed without severe repercussions," radiologists say.

Hologic acquires rival breast care company for $310M, Subtle Medical raises $50M, plus more vendor news

Also, CMS assigns payment for prostate cancer mapping tool, GE HealthCare and Amazon Web Services team on AI apps, and more.

Private equity owner of Australia’s largest radiology firm, which just entered U.S., eyes nearly $2B sale

Earlier this month, I-MED Radiology Network announced it had reached a deal to acquire San Diego-based StatRad, adding $164M in EBITDA.

Physician specialists tout ‘big win’ in fight to uphold FTC noncompete clause ban

A Pennsylvania federal judge this week declined to issue an order preliminarily blocking the ban before its Sept. 4 go-live date.

Management

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent

White House executive order aims to curb ‘excessive’ state regulation of AI

Lumexa Imaging raises nearly $463M from successful IPO