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.

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Medicare contractor proposes denying coverage for AI-based brain MRI technology

If finalized, the decision would impact radiology providers across Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. 

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Female radiologists earn $94,000 less than their male colleagues each year

Across all specialties, women docs collect 78 cents for every dollar taken in by men—a figure that adds up to $3.3 million over the course of a 30-year career, according to Marit Health. 

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RadNet pays $33M to acquire cloud-based imaging solutions provider

The Los Angeles company previously announced it was acquiring Cimar UK in November, with a new SEC filing revealing further details about the purchase agreement. 

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Combining structured reporting with AI drastically reduces turnaround times

Both structured reporting and AI support have been touted as promising solutions for streamlining workflows while also making radiologists' results more consistent.

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FTC settles lawsuit against Express Scripts in deal that includes TrumpRx support

The Federal Trade Commission was suing the pharmacy benefit manager over allegations it was deliberately inflating the price of insulin. Per the agreement, Express Scripts has agreed to end business practices that involved taking manufacturer rebates on wholesale drug costs without passing them on to patients.

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OIG audit of hospital’s cybersecurity finds vulnerabilities in common web applications

Neither the health system nor the applications were named. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General said they were able to perform a successful phishing attack and breach a portal lacking firewall support. The agency released a report containing the full details.

Sectra, Agfa, Infinitt and other notable radiology vendors among the 2026 Best in KLAS

Data contained in the rankings reflect the experiences of thousands of providers and payer organizations, making the designation a coveted achievement for vendors. 

Cardiologist sparks fresh debate over mandatory vaccines

The cardiologist at the head of an influential CDC panel sees serious problems with modern vaccine policies. While many experts seem to disagree, one organization has jumped to his defense.