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.

Alfred G. Valles, MD, an interventional cardiologist being remembered by colleagues after a tragic accident

Cardiologist and wife killed in car accident—colleagues say he ‘represented the very best in medicine’

Interventional cardiologist Alfred G. Valles, MD, was 50 years old at the time of the accident. According to colleagues, he "strived daily to achieve his vision for world-class care."

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography saw earnings jump 25% last year, up to $54M

The Addison, Texas-based company was founded in 1986 and in 2018 sold a majority stake to private equity firm Madison Dearborn Capital Partners, which has pursued rapid expansion.

Study claims high proportion of radiology researchers do not disclose industry ties

About 64% of study authors in one noted imaging journal did not disclose payments they received from industry entities, according to CMS's Open Payments database.

Radiopharmaceutical startup raises $56M in series A financing from GE HealthCare, Mayo Clinic

Nucleus RadioPharma will use the money to establish manufacturing facilities—with one located in Rochester, Minnesota, near Mayo—and build new technology for distribution.

M&A mergers and acquisitions business deal

FTC wants to hear from physicians about their experiences with private equity

Chair Lina M. Khan spoke about the topic during the closing keynote at the American College of Emergency Physicians’ annual meeting in Philadelphia.

artificial intelligence money finance acquisition

Number of FDA-cleared AI imaging tools expected to skyrocket by 2035, backed by $30B in funding

During the past seven years, the availability of such products has continued to grow, with medical imaging accounting for 85% of digital health’s venture capital funding.

Less than half of adults recognize most common symptoms associated with breast cancer, new survey finds

Few of those polled believe they are at risk of developing the disease, according to new research from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, scores potential $3.45B cash infusion

Rite Aid Corp. has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in a bid to recover from myriad financial troubles and keep itself afloat.

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