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.

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.
Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift
Gerald G. Blackwell, MD, MBA, MedAxiom's president and CEO, examined how different cardiology employment models look today compared to even a decade ago.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price: Immigration reform could alleviate healthcare staffing crisis
Tom Price, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, and former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is an advocate for changing immigration policy to help solve the growing shortage of doctors and nurses in the U.S.
Original Banksy artwork headed to auction—proceeds will help fund heart research
The piece in question, which features a red heart-shaped balloon, has an unusual origin story, even by Banksy’s standards.

Radiology consultation service bolsters department’s value amid COVID-19 shutdowns

Weill Cornell Medicine saw a 16% uptick in the use of its service, with experts urging others in the specialty to test out this value-added offering.

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‘Leading’ private equity firm invests in one of country’s largest imaging center operators

Former Intelerad owner Novacap hopes to fuel coast-to-coast expansion for the outpatient chain, which already operates 18 locations.

No Surprises Act could have ‘substantial’ impact on radiology practices, regardless of network status

That’s according to a new analysis penned by several experts in the field and published in RSNA's Radiology.

Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults

The NHS employee is now being investigated for 13 different crimes, including the murder of a 75-year-old stroke patient.

7% of cardiologists worth at least $5M—more than almost any other specialty

The report also found that 18% of cardiologists are still paying off their student loans.

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, robotics and other technologies currently changing healthcare delivery.

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Surprise medical billing ban one step closer as Biden administration unveils final rule

Radiology advocates said late Thursday that they're conducting a "thorough review" of the new rule, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

5 ways radiologists can utilize creative thinking when interpreting exams

Medicine is typically a logic-driven field, but experts say innovative thinking can make any provider better.

Management

Upcoding on the rise across all outpatient settings, study finds

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

Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price: Immigration reform could alleviate healthcare staffing crisis

Original Banksy artwork headed to auction—proceeds will help fund heart research