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.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech ordered to pay $147M for antitrust violations
The company told Cardiovascular Business it respectfully disagrees with the jury's decision and is evaluating all possible legal options going forward. The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors, meanwhile, celebrated the news.
American Hospital Association, ACR urge administration to protect imaging from tariffs
The hospital trade group highlighted a recent survey, which found that 82% of healthcare experts expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by at least 15%.
Hunger, recent travel and occupational exhaustion significantly impact radiologists’ breast imaging reads
These findings signal the “urgent need” for interventions to address workload management, provide adequate resources and promote rad well-being.
University of Maryland names new radiology chair
Tarek N. Hanna, MD, is a nationally recognized expert in emergency and trauma radiology, currently working for Emory in Atlanta.
Upcoding on the rise across all outpatient settings, study finds
A report by researchers at Trilliant Health found that common symptoms—such as cough, nausea and rash—are often coded as complex medical events, resulting in higher reimbursement rates.

Radiology practice sells its offices in $29M leaseback deal, netting 77% profit

Windsong Radiology unloaded its two connected buildings to a Nashville, Tennessee, REIT after acquiring them for $16.25M in 2014

Strategic Radiology names CMO, Sectra’s executive hire and more radiology leadership news

Plus, Midwest Radiology appoints a new president and CEO, while ARRS awards one of its highest teaching honors.

Philips sees sales fall $400M below expectations amid global supply chain pressures

However, Q4 bright spots included “robust” order intake with 4% growth, driven by gains in its Diagnosis & Treatment business, leaders said Wednesday.

Radiologists warn of worsening imaging backlogs as omicron takes hold

A recent Canadian Association of Radiologists survey found that 30% of docs believe wait times may never return to pre-pandemic levels.

Imaging advocate concerned after CMS grants limited coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug, related PET scans

SNMMI believes the proposed payment pathway will prevent patients' access to diagnosis and treatment.

Pharmacists well-positioned for larger role in patient care amid growing provider shortage

More than 77% of patients currently view pharmacists as integral to their care and most have no problem with them diagnosing acute conditions.

“Many workflow changes implemented during the pandemic were positive in terms of advancing trainee wellness and maximizing educational opportunities," experts wrote in JACR.

UnitedHealth subsidiary must pay $20M after purposely denying claims to ‘protect its bottom line’

The ruling ends a more than six year class-action lawsuit against United Behavioral Health.

Management

Johnson & Johnson MedTech ordered to pay $147M for antitrust violations

American Hospital Association, ACR urge administration to protect imaging from tariffs

Hunger, recent travel and occupational exhaustion significantly impact radiologists’ breast imaging reads

University of Maryland names new radiology chair

Upcoding on the rise across all outpatient settings, study finds