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.

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients
Jawad Bhatti, MD is facing a 26-count indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice after he allegedly advertised the use of ozone gas as a treatment for pain, then billed Medicare and Medicaid for the unapproved procedures.
FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to new drug candidate for FA cardiomyopathy
The new drug, LX2006, has already received the FDA's fast track designation. This latest distinction was based on early data from two separate clinical trials.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions
When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom.
Healthcare AI today: Nurses called to AI action, Big Beautiful Law, of mice and AI, more
If nurses fail to lead the way toward safe and responsible use of healthcare AI, the profession may lose its voice on emerging technologies.
With MPFS proposal on the way, electrophysiology groups outline their priorities
The Heart Rhythm Society and its new advocacy arm plan on pushing CMS to include certain policy improvements in the 2026 MPFS.

93% of Americans say their healthcare is not worth what it costs

As healthcare prices in the U.S. have risen over the past several years, more Americans are struggling to pay for care.

Physician salaries continue to rise, but the pay gap between men and women remains

Physician salaries are on the rise once again after taking a temporary hit during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is asking Congress to repeal the appropriate use software provision mandate, which physicians say is an obstacle to efficient care.

VIDEO: Imaging societies ask Congress to repeal appropriate use decision support mandate

Randall Thompson, MD, immediate past president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), explains the current ASNC lobbying efforts.

Hospitals, health systems still grappling with price transparency rules

Hospitals and health systems have been forced to post their prices for some 300 services since the start of 2021 thanks to a recent price transparency rule.

Biden administration fights mask mandate repeal

The Biden administration will fight back and appeal a ruling that overturned the federal mask mandate on airlines and public transportation.

Cardiologist’s legal fight against fraud conviction may be heard by Supreme Court

Kentucky cardiologist Richard Paulus was first found guilty back in October 2016, but he was granted a new trial in 2021.

Trinity Health acquires MercyOne Health System

Trinity Health will become the sole parent company of MercyOne Health System after an agreement with CommonSpirit Health.

Why cardiologists and radiologists are choosing cardiac CT over invasive angiography for suspected CAD

"A CT-first strategy allows physicians to provide relevant findings without the need for an invasive procedure," one radiologist explained.

Management

Doctor arrested for $5.2M fraud linked to using medical ozone gas on patients

FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to new drug candidate for FA cardiomyopathy

Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions

Healthcare AI today: Nurses called to AI action, Big Beautiful Law, of mice and AI, more

With MPFS proposal on the way, electrophysiology groups outline their priorities