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.

2 ultrasound AI systems cleared for market

The FDA has approved an AI tool for speeding thyroid sonography workflows while, across the Atlantic, the European Union has OK’d an AI-based ultrasound device that guides nerve blocking as a form of local anesthesia

CTA, ACC announce new plan to help device manufacturers connect with cardiologists

Representatives from Google Health, Philips, Samsung, Abbott and Omron have been invited to contribute to the new collaboration.

Radiologist running to become 1st female physician in the US Senate

The breast imaging specialist recently threw her hat into the ring for next year’s Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin.

4 lessons for radiologists to embrace generosity as ‘medical excellence’

Noted Indiana University radiologist and contributing writer for The Atlantic Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, shared his thoughts in a new Academic Radiology piece.

Family of singer Chris Cornell settles malpractice lawsuit with cardiologist

The singer's family originally filed the lawsuit in November 2018.

American College of Radiology urges UnitedHealthcare to revise ‘onerous’ new prior authorization process

The nation's largest commercial insurer began requiring physicians to jump through additional hoops last month before obtaining payment for certain outpatient services.

Radiology practice dodges $187,000 malpractice payout after hospital partner had sought indemnity

The Indiana Court of Appeals recently sided with Lake Imaging, agreeing that the Medical Malpractice Act and its statute of limitations also apply to provider relationships.

Mediterranean diet may prevent protein buildup key to memory loss and Alzheimer’s

Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging, detailed dietary surveys, and cognitive assessments for their findings, shared May 5 in Neurology.

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