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.

Another insurer sues CMS over star ratings, citing contractor error
Alignment Health is accusing CMS and a third-party contractor of surveying Spanish-speaking members in English and using an "arbitrary" calculation method to reduce the ratings of Medicare Advantage plans.
Patient mix-up, coverup results in lawsuit for wrongful death
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center removed the wrong man from life support and hid the mixup from the family for two years, the plaintiffs claim in a court filing.
Biden chooses semaglutide for next round of Medicare price negotiations—Trump gets final say
The final list also included diabetes drugs sold by Boehringer Ingelheim and Merck. The first round of drug price negotiations reduced the Medicare prices for 10 popular drugs by up to 79%.
Private equity radiology investor reaches agreement with FTC over alleged anticompetitive tactics
US Radiology Specialists backer Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe blasted the proposed order Friday, labeling it as symbolic and politically motivated.
Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father
Some of the claims in the lawsuit, brought against Novant Health by Kyle Horton, MD, are backed by a report from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Drugmakers condemn judge’s suspension of abortion pill access

The uncertainty the ruling creates could have a big impact on the pharmaceutical industry for years to come.

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Best and worst states for children’s healthcare

WalletHub’s latest ranking underscores how the differences between states can impact children’s health.

Leadless pacemakers appear to be safe, effective in children with bradycardia

“Leadless pacemaker technology is the wave of the future,” one researcher said. “This is an excellent technology that may be offered to a wider pediatric population."

Comparison of a 2D digital mammogram and breast tomosynthesis 3D mammography from UCSF.

Radiologist performance has improved since the introduction of DBT for breast cancer screening

Since being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2011, DBT has become the most common method for breast cancer screening, and as of September 2022, 84% of all U.S. mammography screening facilities housed DBT units.

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Physician lawmakers introduce fix for ‘outdated’ Medicare payment system, drawing radiologist praise

The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act would provide a permanent annual pay update tied to inflation.

Dermatologist indicted for allegedly poisoning radiologist husband’s daily cup of tea

Yue “Emily” Yu, MD, PhD, of Irvine, California, faces four felony counts and more than eight years in prison if convicted.

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Private equity healthcare deals hit $90B in 2022, with AI one key 'sector to watch'

Investors continue to pour funds into radiology and other segments of medicine, seeking shelter from volatility seen elsewhere.

Private equity in healthcare: Deals decreased in 2022, but market was still active

"Healthcare private equity has earned a recession-proof reputation," according to one expert.

Management

Another insurer sues CMS over star ratings, citing contractor error

Patient mix-up, coverup results in lawsuit for wrongful death

Biden chooses semaglutide for next round of Medicare price negotiations—Trump gets final say

Private equity radiology investor reaches agreement with FTC over alleged anticompetitive tactics

Congressional candidate physician sues hospital and doctor for death of father