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.

Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sought an injunction against abortion medications being shipped to women in his state.
Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device
Tulyp Medical, a French medtech startup, has emerged from stealth focused on securing FDA clearance for a patented perfusion device.
FDA highlights new Class I recall for Dexcom CGM app
Dexcom recalled its G6 smartphone app after a software error was causing it to stop working with no warning. This is a Class I recall, which means failing to follow the company's instructions could result in a serious adverse event.
5 healthcare industry giants funnel over $333M in research payments to radiologists
Merck was the No. 1 funder for radiologists, contributing nearly $108 million in payments, followed by imaging manufacturer Siemens Healthineers ($64 million) and drugmaker Novartis ($57 million).
Rural hospitals band together to offer MRI services
Five Northern California critical access hospitals are banding together to share a mobile MRI unit across three counties.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

States introduce nearly 90 bills to address ‘time-wasting’ prior authorization policies

More than a dozen proposals are being considered this legislative session, as the AMA lobbies alongside radiology groups to address this issue.

For-profit hospital giant HCA Healthcare touts joint venture with Envision Radiology

Clear Connect Medical Imaging will offer state-of-the-art technology, private dressing rooms and other modern amenities

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Heard on Capitol Hill: ‘I can’t recall when we’ve had people come before us and plead with us to regulate them’

Washington has been all over AI this week. One highlight: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying strongly in favor of federal AI oversight.

Philips launches new AI-powered CT system said to improve workflows, increase returns

Philips has developed an AI-powered CT system designed to increase throughput and improve image quality, all while decreasing patient exposure to ionizing radiation.

Moody’s downgrades radiology vendor Carestream, citing ‘weaker than expected’ performance after exiting bankruptcy

The Rochester, New York, manufacturer first filed for chapter 11 in August, seeking to wipe out $470M in debt.

ChatGPT's radiology board success has experts rethinking resident education

While the AI chatbot’s scores do reflect its impressive strengths, its weaknesses could present a unique opportunity for educators.

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Philips acquiring artificial intelligence firm DiA Imaging Analysis for nearly $100M

The Israel-headquartered firm specializes in AI-based ultrasound image examination, scoring its ninth U.S. FDA clearance in February.

Management

Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit

Medtech startup co-founded by cardiologist seeks FDA clearance for new-look perfusion device

FDA highlights new Class I recall for Dexcom CGM app

5 healthcare industry giants funnel over $333M in research payments to radiologists

Rural hospitals band together to offer MRI services