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.

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
Radiology practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system
Patients have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Pinehurst Radiology Associates, claiming it failed to protect their medical records.
State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’
However, those fighting the decision declared victory Monday after filing a lawsuit against the New York Department of Health.
Formerly bankrupt hospital partners with private radiology practice to provide imaging services
Watsonville Community Hospital in Santa Cruz County, California, is teaming with Radiology Diagnostic Services, appointing one of its rads as medical director.
Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.

FDA announces recall of certain Impella heart pumps after 3 patient injuries, nearly 200 complaints

The FDA has labeled this as a Class I recall, which means using these devices can lead to significant injuries, including death.

AMA, radiology groups ‘strongly oppose’ federal bill that would expand nurses’ authority

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act aims to let APRNs practice “to the full scope of their education and clinical training.”

Radiologist reaches settlement with hospital system he claimed fired him for requesting remote work

Richard Heiden, MD, has a compromised immune system and had asked NYC Health and Hospitals to reassign him to teleradiology duties after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

New data highlight ‘massive gap’ between what Medicare, Medicaid pay for diagnostic imaging

The chasm between the two public payment programs has continued to grow since 2012, the Neiman Health Policy Institute reported recently.

Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services

These latest cuts could be a "breaking point" for physicians, according to a new letter to lawmakers.

Walmart is raising wages for thousands of its healthcare workers

The retail giant recently announced plans to invest in its pharmacists and opticians.

Layoffs up 287% in first 5 months of 2023; healthcare sector not immune

Healthcare companies, including manufacturers that produce health products, announced a total of 33,085 layoffs in the first five months of 2023—an 81% increase compared to the same time frame in 2022.

ACR ‘concerned’ some commercial insurers are requiring cost-sharing for USPSTF-endorsed services

The issue surfaced after a Texas district court judge declared a key Affordable Care Act provision unconstitutional in March.

Management

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

Radiology practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system

State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’

Formerly bankrupt hospital partners with private radiology practice to provide imaging services

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke