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.

Radiology Business Management Association strongly urges Medicare to withdraw controversial doc pay ‘efficiency adjustment’
The federal payment program first proposed this 2.5%, across-the-board cut for physician services in July, exempting most time-based healthcare offerings.
America sees ‘concerning’ drop in pediatric radiology workforce, despite rising imaging volumes
The findings come amid reports of a “major” workforce shortage in pediatric radiology, driven by decreased trainee interest in related fellowships, rising clinical volumes and a competitive job market.
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to fix No Surprises Act problems plaguing radiology
Five years after Congress passed the landmark law, shortcomings persist, which are potentially hampering patients and physicians, House leaders contend.
Radiopharma firm Telix touts progress after FDA rejects brain imaging agent application
The Australia-based drug manufacturer is working to release Pixclara, a PET contrast agent for diagnosing glioma, a rare form of brain cancer.
Report: More than 100 proposals submitted to HHS for MAHA autism studies
Reuters reported that 500 institutions are linked to the proposals. In total, $50 million is up for grabs as part of HHS’ Autism Data Science Initiative.

Cardiologist in Israel suspended for alleged support of Hamas—doctor maintains innocence

The doctor says the social media post that led to his suspension was taken out of context. "I have not supported, do not support and will not support acts of terrorism," he said.

Cardiologist-founded virtual cardiology clinic raises $8M to expand heart failure offerings

The company hopes this new round of funding from private-equity investors will help its home-based care model flourish and reach more patients than ever before.

Poll of Medicare beneficiaries shows ‘overwhelming’ opposition to cutting radiologist pay

More than three-quarters of those reached said they disagree with reducing reimbursement to rads under the 2024 fee schedule, RBMA and MITA reported Thursday.

Private equity firm says acquisition of imaging services provider creates 2nd largest such company in the US

Atlantic Street Capital is purchasing Brown’s Medical Imaging and plans to combine the company with previously acquired Prestige Medical Imaging.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

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4 ways to usher in ‘smooth scaling’ of generative AI

What does it take to scale the technology from a toe in the water to a full-on swim?

Money court lawsuit judge ruling scales of justice

UnitedHealthcare owes Radiology Partners affiliate $153.5M in underpayment dispute, arbitration panel rules

The preliminary award includes $134M in underpayment damages, $9M in prejudgment interest, and $2.2M in attorney fees, arbitrators confirmed.

CMS changes coverage policy for carotid stenting to make it more widely available

A group of interventional cardiologists, neurologists and vascular surgeons successfully petitioned Medicare to change its coverage determination for carotid stenting procedures.

Management

Radiology Business Management Association strongly urges Medicare to withdraw controversial doc pay ‘efficiency adjustment’

America sees ‘concerning’ drop in pediatric radiology workforce, despite rising imaging volumes

Lawmakers urge Trump administration to fix No Surprises Act problems plaguing radiology

Radiopharma firm Telix touts progress after FDA rejects brain imaging agent application

Report: More than 100 proposals submitted to HHS for MAHA autism studies