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.

A blueprint to help confront racial and ethnic disparities in your radiology department

Massachusetts General recently detailed its experience creating a diversity, equity and inclusion committee in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Data reveals estimated cancer screening deficit of 9.4 million due to the pandemic

There were sharp declines last year in testing to diagnose breast, colorectal and prostate cancers, experts reported in JAMA Oncology.

Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a French startup for surgery software that combines AI with augmented reality and computer vision.

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Radiologists ask Congress for $3B to offset looming cuts in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

In a letter to lawmakers, 63 medical groups said the pandemic continues to challenge physician practices.

7 fundraising tips for radiologists from a prolific moneymaker and former Johns Hopkins president

During his tenure, radiologist William Brody, MD, PhD, helped the Baltimore-based institution amass billions for its causes.

Investment firm acquiring majority stake in ‘leading’ private radiology practice for $254M

Pacific Radiology is currently 100% owned by physician shareholders and operates 46 imaging centers, employing 90 radiologists across the country.

Radiology improvement program yields $42M in potential revenue gains

Stanford radiologists detailed their 52in52 initiative in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

CMS recommends additional payment for using Shockwave’s IVL technology in hospital setting

CMS included the recommendation in its FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.

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