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.

Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation
Exams are being delivered faster, thanks to abbreviated protocols, but experts contend insurers should not cut MRI pay because of such efficiencies.
Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications
From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of rads submitting breast care claims to Medicare dropped from about 47% down to 34%.
Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad
The product is a fully integrated, artificial intelligence-enabled technology tool, providing real-time analytics to interested outside radiology groups.
UnitedHealthcare reimburses its Optum providers at a 17% premium, study finds
The findings are from research conducted by the Commonwealth Fund that looked at nationwide provider reimbursement data. While the sample size is small, it shows the insurer tends to favor its own doctors.
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.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Large language AI ChatGPT concerns thought leaders

Generative AI: 5 concerns voiced by healthcare thought leaders

Every industry on earth is buzzing over the promise and potential of ChatGPT and similarly sharp AI models, whether “large language” or another generative form. Healthcare is no exception. But shouldn’t it be?

Walmart Health expanding into 3rd new state, offering imaging, Epic EHR integration

The Arkansas-based retail giant previously announced plans to more than double its healthcare footprint by the end of 2024.

Movers & Shakers: Kaiser Permanente, Corewell Health, Allina Health name new leadership

Welcome to Movers & Shakers, a roundup of the latest executive movements in the healthcare industry.

Conifer, Welldoc partner in digital health app

Conifer Health Solutions, a revenue cycle and value-based care solution provider, has teamed up with Welldoc to launch a new digital health app, Conifer Connect.

AI-based prostate cancer management technology makes official debut in clinical settings

The recently FDA-cleared program merges patient-specific information from prostate imaging, biopsies and pathology, resulting in a deep learning algorithm that creates an AI-generated 3D map of cancer.

FDA halts mammography services at facility that posed ‘serious risk to human health’

University Park OBGYN had its accreditation revoked effective in September, with the facility opting not to appeal the ruling, the FDA said.

Residency match cycle preference-signaling a hit among radiology programs

Experts from Mayo Clinic recently detailed their experience with the new offering, sharing that out of their 10 top ranked candidates, six had signaled the program.

Management

Medicare MRI reimbursement has plummeted 77% since 2003, when adjusting for inflation

Fewer radiologists are interpreting breast imaging exams, with key workforce implications

Rad Partners commercializes teleradiology platform pioneered by acquired company vRad

UnitedHealthcare reimburses its Optum providers at a 17% premium, study finds

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