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.

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.
CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures
Authorities issued three recommendations for radiologists related to the issue, including avoiding the use of nonsterile US gels.

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT.

Top-cited interventional radiology studies average $57K in undisclosed payments

Among the 396 authors of the top 100 most-referenced publications, 97% neglected to disclose at least one active financial relationship, according to a new analysis.

UnitedHealthcare, hospital system reach agreement after spat over imaging costs 2-3 times local average

UHC cut Montefiore out of network in January, calling it “New York City’s most expensive health system," but plans to restore access Dec. 1.

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Boston-based pharmaceutical company raises $300M to develop cardiovascular treatments

The investment is expected to go toward ramping up development, bringing in additional employees and more.

10 principles that 3 regulators deem essential for healthcare AI development

Makers of AI models for use in healthcare should think through the potential actions of any “humans in the loop” of their tool’s implementation in real-world clinical settings.

Learning from the best: The world’s top 20 universities for cardiology

U.S. News & World Report evaluated data from more than 2,000 schools to build its ranking. Did your school make the list?

Notable regulatory approvals of emerging technologies over the past 30 days

Along with AI in its various iterations, the list may include virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing and visualization, robotics and other innovative technologies changing healthcare delivery.

Pandemic provides priority-setting opportunity to scrutinize low-value imaging, experts say

After COVID-related disruptions let up last year, the use of certain exams did not return at the same rate as prior to 2020, according to new data.

Management

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

CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures