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.

American Hospital Association, ACR urge administration to protect imaging from tariffs
The hospital trade group highlighted a recent survey, which found that 82% of healthcare experts expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by at least 15%.
Hunger, recent travel and occupational exhaustion significantly impact radiologists’ breast imaging reads
These findings signal the “urgent need” for interventions to address workload management, provide adequate resources and promote rad well-being.
University of Maryland names new radiology chair
Tarek N. Hanna, MD, is a nationally recognized expert in emergency and trauma radiology, currently working for Emory in Atlanta.
Upcoding on the rise across all outpatient settings, study finds
A report by researchers at Trilliant Health found that common symptoms—such as cough, nausea and rash—are often coded as complex medical events, resulting in higher reimbursement rates.
CVS, Kroger among bidders for Rite Aid stores and prescription data
According to a report, Walgreens also expressed interest in an unknown number of pharmacies as Rite Aid seeks to liquidate all its assets.

More than 2.5M gained health coverage during special open enrollment

A special enrollment period implemented by the Biden administration saw more than 2.5 million people sign up for health insurance.

Radiologists among the most in-demand health workers, earning No. 5 highest starting salary

The specialty came in just below non-interventional cardiologists' $446K average and well-behind invasive heart docs' whopping $611K.

Interventional cardiologists earn healthcare’s highest starting salary—other heart docs not far behind

While interventional cardiology came in at No. 1, other specialties near the top of the list included orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, non-invasive cardiology and radiology.

Radiologists urge governor to repeal ‘reckless’ order banning mask mandates in schools

For his part, the Sunshine State leader has advocated for letting parents dictate healthcare decisions, rather than school administrators.

AI finds ‘diamonds in the rough’ among rejected residency applicants

Medical educators have used machine learning to reconsider—and ultimately select—some 20 qualified residents who had been screened out by human reviewers at their institution.

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Tobacco juggernaut acquires therapeutics company behind inhalable heart attack treatment

The news is part of Philip Morris International's mission to move into other areas, including healthcare.

Radiology navigators may save millions from malpractice lawsuits by closing gaps in follow-up care

Duke University Medical Center scheduled additional exams for 60% of incidental findings, and many were later diagnosed as serious problems.

As delta variant surges, imaging giant RadNet preparing for possibility of further stay-at-home orders

Despite rising COVID concerns, the Los Angeles-based outpatient operator logged “record” numbers during 2021's second quarter, officials said.

Management

American Hospital Association, ACR urge administration to protect imaging from tariffs

Hunger, recent travel and occupational exhaustion significantly impact radiologists’ breast imaging reads

University of Maryland names new radiology chair

Upcoding on the rise across all outpatient settings, study finds

CVS, Kroger among bidders for Rite Aid stores and prescription data