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.

Radiologists among physician specialists facing higher risk of being sued, AMA says
About 38% of rads surveyed said they had defended against at least one lawsuit, with such specialists at a higher risk than others in internal medicine.
RadNet expands into its 11th state with new $30M Trinity Health joint venture
The publicly traded imaging center operator is teaming with Saint Alphonsus Health System to jointly run five facilities in Idaho.
6 pointers to make sure the hospital legal team is appropriately engaged in AI governance, oversight
Legal and compliance teams have to serve as sentinels sizing up potential legal exposure points without turning into needlers who only slow down clinical innovation.
FDA moves to restrict compounded versions of popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs
The agency said it is seeking to exclude semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from the 503B program based on a lack of clinical evidence. Unless there’s a shortage, the pharmaceuticals would be barred from being compounded by third-parties for the purpose of treating diabetes or obesity. The FDA is seeking public comment on the proposal.
FDA announces recall on insulin pump pods after leaks cause 29 serious injuries
Some Omnipod 5 devices, manufactured by Insulet, are subject to the Class I recall. The products with the defect must be removed from where they are used or sold to ensure safety, as lower-than-expected insulin doses could have potentially lethal repercussions.

Interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists ask CMS to clarify policy after unexpected denials

Three cardiology societies have reached out to CMS with questions about how MACs are interpreting a policy related to shared decision-making.

Hiring challenges help influence hospital to hand radiology reins over to private practice

The deal covers the independent hospital's main facility, several community sites and five walk-in care centers, Commonwealth Radiology Associates announced.

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Radiology-affiliated private equity firm buys up medical practices, raises prices

New York-based Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe took “less than a year” to create 1 of Colorado's largest specialty groups “from scratch.”

Spotify CEO and founder launches whole-body imaging startup with $65M in investor financing

Neko Health was first launched in 2018 and has experienced “overwhelming demand” since then, with long wait lists for its service.

New ‘second opinion platform’ allows patients to question their radiologists’ findings

MDView lets individuals upload medical images to its platform and connect with independent, subspecialized physicians for a fresh take on their results.

American Medical Association issues CPT code for AI-based brain MRI software

Icometrix said the current procedural terminology code covers its FDA-cleared quantification software, “creating a path to reimbursement.”

Cost of healthcare expected to increase by 7% in 2024

The estimated increase is driven by multiple factors, including labor shortages, provider contract negotiations and rising drug prices.

Hospital shooting leaves two dead, including police officer responding to a domestic violence call

The incident occurred inside the emergency department at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, Indiana, where Sergeant Heather Glenn was on duty.

Management

Radiologists among physician specialists facing higher risk of being sued, AMA says

RadNet expands into its 11th state with new $30M Trinity Health joint venture

6 pointers to make sure the hospital legal team is appropriately engaged in AI governance, oversight

FDA moves to restrict compounded versions of popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs

FDA announces recall on insulin pump pods after leaks cause 29 serious injuries