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.

Abbott acquires cancer diagnostic company Exact Sciences for $21B
The deal will not be finalized until approved by Exact Sciences’ shareholders. With it, Abbott gains control of new diagnostic tools, including a popular at-home test for colorectal cancer.
Washington hospital open since 1887 pauses heart transplant program due to vacancies
No other heart or transplant services at the nonprofit hospital should be impacted by this temporary shift in care.
‘Strongest growth in over a decade’: Heart tech helps Medtronic beat earnings expectations
The company's PFA and TAVR technologies both played key roles in the successful second quarter. In addition, Medtronic expects its place in the renal denervation market to make a major impact going forward.
Healthcare AI today: Noblesse oblige, European lag, inspirational leadership, more
One of the AI haves feels the pain of the AI have-nots. His discomfort is especially pronounced when he thinks about how hard it must be for financial strugglers to keep up with regulations and rumors of regulations to come.
Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging
It's slated to become the 31st state to finalize legislation eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up exams after an abnormal screening mammogram.

Community hospital rekindles partnership with radiology practice it left previously

Auburn Community Hospital in Cayuga County, New York, is reuniting with St. Lawrence Radiology Associates after the two had parted ways.

RSNA 2023 sees attendance uptick but still lags pre-COVID numbers

With a theme of “Leading Through Change,” radiology’s flagship conference featured more than 850 research papers, 1,400 scientific posters and 1,600 educational exhibits.

Hospital C-suites increasingly perceive need for digital health mission, vision

More than two-thirds of hospital executives, 70%, say their institution has a formal or comprehensive strategy in place for selecting, acquiring and integrating digital health products.

Luma Vison's Verafeye is the company’s 4D imaging and navigation platform for EP lab procedures for AFib.

Luma Vision raises $22M for 4D cardiac imaging platform

The company's Verafeye platform was designed to provide imaging guidance during cardiac procedures using advanced catheter sensors and deep learning.

Radiology among specialties with highest rate of physicians intending to leave current job

The survey of 18,719 academics also explored reasons why physicians might intend to leave a job, with burnout and lack of professional fulfillment both leading the way.

Patient self-scheduling significantly increases mammography completion rates

This small, low-cost practice change is a promising way to increase cancer screening participation, researchers detailed recently.

Feds resume dispute-resolution process under the No Surprises Act for batched claims

The American College of Radiology said it "strongly opposed" the pause and it is currently working with CMS to further fine-tune the system.

doctor in handcuffs after being arrested

Cardiologist charged with fraud for allegedly altering patient records, billing for unnecessary procedures

The doctor allegedly targeted some patients more than ten times, treating them again and again with procedures that were not medically necessary.

Management

Abbott acquires cancer diagnostic company Exact Sciences for $21B

Washington hospital open since 1887 pauses heart transplant program due to vacancies

‘Strongest growth in over a decade’: Heart tech helps Medtronic beat earnings expectations

Healthcare AI today: Noblesse oblige, European lag, inspirational leadership, more

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring coverage for supplemental breast imaging