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.

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.
ACR suggests 5 ways White House can ease regulatory burden on radiologists
The college's suggestions came in response to a recent request for information, seeking regulations that "stifle American businesses."
Lavish kickback scandal costs California health system $32M
Community Health System and Physician Network Advantage, an affiliated technology consultancy firm, were accused of bribing physicians for patient referrals in the form of paid vacations, expensive gifts and business meetings held at strip clubs.

Bigger healthcare mergers are on the horizon

Not much M&A activity has occurred in healthcare during the third quarter of 2021, but a few recently announced deals are big in value.

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Radiology services account for $2B of overall spending on cancer care

That's the second most expensive service item contributing to cancer's $156.2 billion price tag in 2018, experts reported Wednesday in JAMA Network Open.

Boston Scientific acquires Baylis Medical’s cardiology business for $1.75B

For Boston Scientific, the acquisition will add new left heart access platforms to its electrophysiology and structural heart portfolios.

Watchdog outlines Merit-based Incentive Payment System concerns among radiology and other specialties

Some providers question whether MIPS is improving the quality of patient care or outcomes, according to a recently released GAO report.

Tens of thousands of radiologists and other docs align in opposing surprise-billing provision

Meanwhile, the nation's largest payer trade group voiced its support, believing the rule will encourage more physicians to join health plan networks.

‘Corporate monster’: Pharmacists fight radiology vendor Change Healthcare’s merger with UnitedHealth

Opponents believe the $13B merger deal will give UHC access to a trove of intelligence on physicians, which it could wield unfairly in rate negotiations.

Radiology stakeholders want White House intervention to prevent ‘disastrous’ payment changes in 2022

Physicians face "draconian" Medicare cuts that could stifle cancer care in 2022, the American College of Radiology, ASTRO, Siemens and others wrote to President Biden recently.

Innovative payment reform needed to combat high out-of-pocket costs after lung cancer screenings

About 7.4% of the commercially insured receive at least one invasive procedure after their LCS, with patients’ responsibility ranging from $0- $7,500.

Management

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

ACR suggests 5 ways White House can ease regulatory burden on radiologists

Lavish kickback scandal costs California health system $32M