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.

‘Flesh-eating’ hoax on UnitedHealth leaves Las Vegas woman behind bars
Jennifer Forbes, 50, allegedly sent a cryptic, threatening letter to a UnitedHealthcare office along with an unknown substance. She has been charged with two counts of terrorism.
Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact
The 940-page document passed the House of Representatives in a 218 to 214 vote, and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. It contains a 20% cut to federal Medicaid funding, something Trump said he opposes.
Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia
With the buyout, global private equity investor Nordic Capital makes a big bet on healthcare AI. Arcadia said the influx of cash will be used to improve its technology and find new sources for data it can use for quality care initiatives.
Radiation in the cath lab: Tracking state-level regulations for cardiologists
Researchers hope these policies can be standardized in the future to help avoid confusion and improve clinician safety.
Beloved cardiologist killed in airstrike—he was one of Gaza’s last heart doctors
A prominent doctor and multiple family members are dead after an Israeli airstrike. "Thousands of heart patients will suffer as a result of his killing," one colleague said.

65% of radiologists suffer 'computer vision syndrome,' prompting researchers to call for action

The condition can lead to symptoms ranging from dry, tired and sore eyes to problems as severe as blurred and double vision.

64% of radiologists have been named in malpractice lawsuits—top 10 among specialties

That's lower than the 76% mark reported in 2019, which is likely due to restrictions and lockdowns during the pandemic.

Parental leave policies more prevalent in radiology departments chaired by women

Female representation in such positions remains low, according to new research published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Healthcare margins at risk from labor and supply chain challenges

Margin pressures among U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are at risk with renewed labor challenges and supply chain issues.

Two private equity firms agree to purchase athenahealth for $17B

Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman announced the move on Monday, acquiring the health tech company from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital.

Siemens wins FDA clearance for ‘smart’ mammography workflow software

The tools can load images up to 75% faster than other methods and with fewer clicks, the company said Monday.

Radiologists describe their experiences with sexual harassment in the workplace and call for change

The authors hope these narratives, despite being uncomfortable, will aid in furthering the discussions necessary to incite meaningful change.

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Physician members of Congress propose extending temporary 3.75% Medicare pay bump through 2022

Reps. Ami Bera, MD, D-Calif., and Larry Bucshon, MD, R-Ind., recently introduced the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021, drawing praise from several doc groups.

Management

‘Flesh-eating’ hoax on UnitedHealth leaves Las Vegas woman behind bars

Massive spending bill passes final vote in Congress with Medicaid cuts intact

Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia

Radiation in the cath lab: Tracking state-level regulations for cardiologists

Beloved cardiologist killed in airstrike—he was one of Gaza’s last heart doctors