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.

FDA approves Bayer's finerenone to treat wide range of heart failure patients
Finerenone, sold by Bayer under the brand name Kerendia, is now approved in the United States for the treatment of HFmrEF and HFpEF. The drug has already been used for years to treat patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
FDA details multiple Class I recalls for Edwards Lifesciences surgical devices
Edwards Lifesciences has recalled more than 61,000 medical devices due to the risk of a small piece of wire becoming exposed. No patient injuries have been reported at this time.
To excel in today’s market, radiology groups must adopt ‘360-degree approach’ to gathering feedback
“Leaders in radiology must prioritize embedding a culture of feedback within their institutions, recognizing its crucial role in continuous improvement," experts charge.
Radiology among top 3 specialties with highest intent to leave current job
Findings are from a survey of 18,000 physicians across 43 states and working at over 100 healthcare organizations, who participated in the AMA Organizational Biopsy.
University of Cincinnati names new radiology chair
Selected through a national search, Achala Vagal, MD, will take on the title Aug. 1, bringing more than 20 years of experience serving the same school.

Money court lawsuit judge ruling scales of justice

Hospital pays $801,000 to settle allegations radiology practices billed for ‘shoddy’ imaging services

Physicians allegedly submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for scans they either never reviewed or failed to assess in a timely fashion.

FDA clears mini transducer capable of creating 3D ultrasound images

The X11-4t Mini from Philips Healthcare is 35% smaller than traditional models.

Cardiologist’s alleged sexual assaults prompt lawmakers to introduce new legislation

While Stephen Matthews sits in jail for allegedly raping women he met online, lawmakers are saying his case is evidence that dating apps need to be better regulated.

HHS makes initial drug price offers

The offers on Medicare pricing for 10 specific drugs weren’t made public, but close watchers expect the government will ask for steep cuts to rein in costs.

CT-first strategy the most effective path forward when evaluating stable chest pain

Heart teams have several options when patients present with stable chest pain and require further testing. According to a brand new analysis of nearly 800 patients, CCTA may be the best place to start.

HCSC buys Cigna’s Medicare biz for $3.3B

Cigna said the deal will enable it to free up around $400 million in capital it can redeploy, effectively pushing the transaction to $3.7 billion.

Inconsistent imaging: Radiologists letting personal preferences influence decision-making

There is significant variation from one radiologist to the next in suggesting follow-up head and neck imaging, Harvard experts detailed in AJR.

Private equity-backed radiology provider SimonMed opens 6 new imaging centers

New additions balloon the Scottsdale, Arizona-based radiology practice's total number of locations to 170, spanning 11 states.

Management

FDA approves Bayer's finerenone to treat wide range of heart failure patients

FDA details multiple Class I recalls for Edwards Lifesciences surgical devices

To excel in today’s market, radiology groups must adopt ‘360-degree approach’ to gathering feedback

Radiology among top 3 specialties with highest intent to leave current job

University of Cincinnati names new radiology chair