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.

Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo loses bid to limit damages in high-profile malpractice case
Sean Clifford filed the lawsuit Sept. 24, 2024, in the New York State Supreme Court, contending a radiologist failed to spot signs of a forthcoming stroke.
Integrating prior authorization into clinical workflows cuts costs, speeds up decisions
This utilization management tactic disproportionately affects specialties such as diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and cardiology.
Insurers fudging payment estimates for radiology services under No Surprises Act
A new analysis claims the “benchmark” qualifying payment amount insurers calculate often “dramatically” understates the actual median in-network rates they are paying for in-network care.
Hospital lost patient’s skull, offered $25 gas card as recompense, lawsuit claims
Edna Burton underwent a hemicraniectomy to alleviate pressure on her brain after a stroke. When it came time to put an extracted piece of her skull back in place, her family alleges a Detroit hospital was forced to use a prosthetic, having lost the original. They said administrators offered a $25 gasoline card as an apology.
Replaceable doctors, online-only doctors, Dr. Thomas Keane & more healthcare AI news in brief
Medical misdiagnoses account for almost 800,000 deaths and other serious harms every year. Meanwhile healthcare AI is roundly celebrated for its diagnostic prowess. Can’t it help cut out a couple hundred thousand of those horrible mistakes?

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Majority of residents' after-hours CT report discrepancies not clinically significant

A new analysis published in Emergency Radiology examines how likely it is for these discrepancies to lead to changes in diagnosis and patient care.

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CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14.

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Cardiologist dies in fire after arrest for child sex abuse materials

On Dec. 11, the Alaskan cardiologist was captured as part of a months-long investigation and charged with 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials. The fire at his home occurred two days later.

Venture capital investors have poured over $11B into radiology since 2000

The most funded categories across the specialty included medical devices ($3.2B), AI software ($2.5B), and biotechnology ($2.1B).

Lumexa Imaging no longer controlled by private equity following IPO

“We view this as meaningfully credit positive for its financial policy because private equity investors tend to favor high leverage to enhance their returns,” S&P notes.

Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states

IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in diverse outpatient settings, is teaming with doc groups in Alabama, Texas and Virginia.

Radiologists, other specialists urge Congress to tap physician-owned hospitals in affordability talks

Over 40 medical societies including ACR are suggesting House lawmakers consider ending the 15-year ban on POHs.

Philips agrees to acquire vascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE

Philips to acquire company specializing in AI-powered intravascular imaging

Leaders at Philips are optimistic about how the new agreement could further advance its capabilities in image-guided coronary interventions.

Management

Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo loses bid to limit damages in high-profile malpractice case

Integrating prior authorization into clinical workflows cuts costs, speeds up decisions

Insurers fudging payment estimates for radiology services under No Surprises Act

Hospital lost patient’s skull, offered $25 gas card as recompense, lawsuit claims

Replaceable doctors, online-only doctors, Dr. Thomas Keane & more healthcare AI news in brief