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.

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.

Additional spinal imaging prior to total hip replacement proves cost-effective long term

The extra work and costs upfront will spare patients physical and financial pain down the line, experts explained recently.

Philips enters agreement to acquire Cardiologs

Cardiologs, known for its AI- and cloud-based cardiac solutions, will soon be a part of the Philips family.

American College of Radiology contemplating legal action to halt provision in surprise billing law

The Texas Medical Association already filed suit against the Biden administration late last month, and ACR said the suit echoes several of its concerns.

Out-of-pocket mammography costs significantly decrease odds of undergoing subsequent screenings

The ACA largely eliminated such cost-sharing, but grandfathered health plans, diagnostic mammography and other follow-up testing all result in added charges.

Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

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