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.

Private equity-backed cardiology group continues busy year with acquisition of Florida practice

Cardiovascular Associates of America, which has already had an eventful 2023, announced a new acquisition that helps expand its footprint in the Sunshine State.

Radiologist developing $250M medical campus that includes spot for his imaging group

John Tentinger, MD, said he has been working on the deal for about a decade, purchasing the 25-acre piece of land for $5.5M.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Radiologists read across an average of 5 subspecialties but aren’t always confident doing so

About 40% of rads said they accept studies across all areas of expertise. Yet, less than half are “very confident” reading them.

American College of Radiology, AMA partner to fight nonphysician scope creep

ACR recently highlighted the collaboration, labeling scope of practice as “one of the leading issues that are addressed by state legislatures.”

artificial intelligence bipartisan regulation congress

Is regulating AI one pursuit that can unite a polarized Congress? 5 reasons to hope so

America’s two major political parties are talking in practical unison about working things out over a common cause.

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FDA grants breakthrough designation for new AI model to detect cardiac amyloidosis in ECG results

Anumana, Pfizer and Mayo Clinic all worked together to develop the advanced algorithm. The groups are now targeting full regulatory approval in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Many medical students believe AI poses a threat to the radiology job market

While radiologists and current trainees are either prepared to or are already embracing artificial intelligence, a significant portion of medical students shy away from radiology because of AI.

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