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.

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ChatGPT shows ‘remarkable ability’ to process thoracic surgery data, could help with training and patient care

A research lab led by a veteran cardiothoracic surgeon found that ChatGPT—particularly the GPT-4 model—could 'potentially revolutionize' training in the years ahead.

RadNet, cancer care advocates praise passage of bills to boost imaging coverage

The policy changes forbid insurers from saddling patients with out-of-pocket costs for services associated with lung and breast cancer.

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ACR shares ‘concern’ after CMS yanks coverage for certain exams, retroactive to 2019

The college believes the move will sow confusion and is asking the agency to rescind its noncoverage determination.

Industry payments to radiologists dropped precipitously post COVID, with an uneven recovery since

“Interestingly,” experts noted, despite such decreases, average payment amounts nearly tripled year-over-year, from $581 to $1,607 in 2020.

Observation times following renal biopsies can be significantly reduced, according to new research

New findings indicate that monitoring times following renal mass biopsy could be revisited in many cases without posing risks to patients.

New data suggest clinicians should think twice before foregoing contrast-enhanced imaging

The new data highlight a potential pitfall of unenhanced CT scans on patients presenting to emergency departments with acute pain—an inaccurate workup.

Fewer stress tests, more high-risk procedures: How working at a hospital influences cardiologists

Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists.

Medical device company raises $55M for new percutaneous heart pump

The device, described as the "world's smallest heart pump," has received the FDA's breakthrough device designation for two indications.

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