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.

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift
Multiple professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, challenge recent policy changes to vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, which end routine inoculations for minors and pregnant women.
What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?
Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.
Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads
Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”
Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports
Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.
FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system
The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms.

World imaging leaders share 7 strategies to optimize CT dosage

Recommendations include clear communication between radiologists and technologists, creating dose benchmarks and "locking in" CT protocols to reduce variations that might make monitoring image quality difficult.

CT scan showing lung cancer nodules with measurements of each nodule to track growth or regression from treatment. Image courtesy of RSNA

ACR outlines changes in Medicare lung cancer screening coverage

The American College of Radiology recently released a detailed summary of the National Coverage Determination related to screening for lung cancer with low dose CT.

64% of radiology residents report feeling burned out, with some intending to leave the field entirely

Lack of professional fulfillment, sleep impairment and dissatisfaction with departmental leadership were all cited as contributing to feelings of burnout among radiology residents.

About 100 medical societies ask Congress to be involved in Congressional efforts to reform Medicare

Nearly 100 professional healthcare societies have asked Congress to include them in any discussions related to Medicare reform.

Cardiology societies want to help Congress reform Medicare

Multiple cardiology societies, including the ACC, ASE and SCAI, want to work with Congress to update Medicare payment policies.

Radiologists score well in patient experience survey study at Brigham and Women's

Such ratings provide critical feedback for improving performance and an opportunity to communicate imaging’s overall role in patient care, researchers detailed in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Tripment asks federal court to dismiss infringement lawsuit by MDSave over similar imaging services website

Healthcare services online marketplace vendor Tripment Health asked a United States District Court to invalidate a lawsuit by MDSave Inc., which Tripment says is an attempt to gain an unfair advantage by weaponizing patents.

Several medical imaging societies ask to be involved in Congressional Medicare reform efforts

Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

Management

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads

Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports

FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system