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.

CMS to cover cardiac ablations performed in ASCs—cardiology group calls it a ‘tremendous victory’
Electrophysiologists can now perform cardiac ablation outside of a hospital setting. Groups such as the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society have been pushing for this change for quite some time, pointing to the potential to cut costs and boost patient satisfaction.
Radiology world reacts to GE HealthCare’s blockbuster $2B deal to buy Intelerad
Chicago imaging systems manufacturer GEHC said Nov. 20 it hopes to close the transaction by the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Nvidia CEO discusses AI’s growing prevalence in radiology
Jensen Huang spoke alongside Elon Musk Nov. 19 at the U.S.-Saudi business forum held in Washington, D.C.
Judge rules hospital isn’t liable for discarded brain of gene therapy patient
Children's Wisconsin admitted that it accidentally threw out the brain of a 24-year-old woman who survived a rare childhood illness as a result of a novel gene therapy. A researcher called the organ “irreplaceable.”
FDA issues recall on video laryngoscopes after battery leaks, power failures
A model of i-View Video Laryngoscopes manufactured by Intersurgical is defective and will need to be removed from patient care settings and supply houses immediately, as they pose a serious risk to patient health.

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Cleerly’s AI software for noninvasive FFR estimates receives a Category 1 CPT code

The company officially launched its Cleerly ISCHEMIA software for delivering noninvasive evaluations of CCTA exams in early 2024. This update provides a closer look at the software from a billing perspective.

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, has been named the new president of the Heart Valve Society

Mount Sinai surgeon named new president of Heart Valve Society

Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, said he hopes to spend his time as HVS president focused on fostering collaborations and encouraging innovation.

Radiology AI firm focused on visualizing dense breast tissue raises $1.7M

DeepLook Medical has developed what it claims is the first technology platform for assessing suspicious masses in such clinical scenarios.

Lawsuit resolved after cardiologist alleged he was fired over TAVR safety concerns

The veteran cardiologist had been worried that cerebral protection devices were only being used to treat TAVR patients with specific insurance plans. The lawsuit has now been resolved to the “mutual satisfaction” of both parties.

After lawsuit and lengthy delays, imaging firm finally moves forward with merger deal

The agreement dates to December 2022, when QT Imaging first started discussing a sale to investment firm GigCapital.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

As Nvidia’s worth hits the stratosphere, AI innovators eyeball new orbits

Here’s what people have been saying about Nvidia’s gradual-then-sudden rise to riches—and what it says about expectations around AI in 2024.

Strategic Radiology expands to its 23rd state, adding 48-physician new member practice

Based in the coastal city of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Carolina Radiology Associates is the state’s largest private imaging group.

Management

CMS to cover cardiac ablations performed in ASCs—cardiology group calls it a ‘tremendous victory’

Radiology world reacts to GE HealthCare’s blockbuster $2B deal to buy Intelerad

Nvidia CEO discusses AI’s growing prevalence in radiology

Judge rules hospital isn’t liable for discarded brain of gene therapy patient

FDA issues recall on video laryngoscopes after battery leaks, power failures