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.

Patient sues surgeon and Allina Health for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery
In court documents, an unnamed Minnesota woman said that in 2022, she was admitted to an Allina Health hospital and scheduled for the removal of her infected spleen, only for an error to result in her left kidney being removed instead.
Hospital system reportedly ends contract after private radiology practice declines employment arrangement
The contract dispute is between 50-physician Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Healthcare, which has two hospitals south of Washington, D.C.
Cyberattack on nonprofit health system triggers scam calls to patients
Kettering Health in Ohio confirmed it is experiencing a data breach impacting care delivery. However, it stopped short of saying the calls are related, as an investigation is ongoing.
FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition
Arineta claims the scanner as the world’s first cardiovascular and thoracic CT that can complete two life-saving scans with a single pass.
FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging
The “Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio” test is indicated for the early detection of amyloid plaques, a hallmark sign of the neurodegenerative disease.

CMS’ oncology alternative payment model reduced utilization of imaging services in Medicare

The alternative payment model was associated with modest changes, including about 46 fewer imaging services used per 1,000 care episodes, experts wrote in JAMA.

Female radiologists less likely to commit diagnostic imaging errors than men

Experts believe their findings may help institutions develop more appealing work environments and attract women into the male-dominated specialty.

General Electric announces plans to split into 3 separate companies

The firm will divide into organizations focused on healthcare, aviation and energy, GE announced.

layoffs staff cuts termination workforce

RadNet seeking creative ways to address ‘tight labor market’ plaguing the imaging industry

Workforce shortages have restricted the company's ability to expand hours in certain locations to work through patient backlogs, executives said.

States sue Biden over COVID vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden is facing major backlash following a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Justice Department charges Arkansas man in $100M COVID scam

An Arkansas man who owned or managed several diagnostic testing laboratories has been indicted on healthcare fraud charges in connection with $100 million in false billings.

Biden nominates former Microsoft exec as new CIO of Veterans Affairs

If confirmed, the IT expert would be tasked with leading the VA's estimated $16 billion electronic health record modernization project.

Female radiology leaders offer 6 tips for navigating parental leave

Addressing microaggressions head-on is among the many pointed pieces of advice for those planning extended time away from work.

Management

Patient sues surgeon and Allina Health for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery

Hospital system reportedly ends contract after private radiology practice declines employment arrangement

Cyberattack on nonprofit health system triggers scam calls to patients

FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition

FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging