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.

Johnson & Johnson reaps higher profits

Johnson & Johnson reported higher profits for the second quarter of 2021, buoyed by higher medical device sales and sales of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Watson is alive, well and continuing IBM’s quest to help drive AI into healthcare

Reporter Steve Lohr interviewed IBM insiders and close observers en route to finding Watson’s current leadership evidently humbled, cautioned and determined to pursue more sober goals.

Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology acquiring 100-rad practice, adding 45 new hospital partners

Foundation Radiology utilizes a hybrid model with on-site rads operating in seven states and a 24/7, year-round teleradiology service.

Cardiologist to pay $2M to settle kickback allegations

The specialist allegedly sold his practice to a California health system for an amount that far exceeded fair market value in exchange for patient referrals to a nearby hospital.

CMS dropping coverage restrictions around PET imaging outside of oncology care

The noncoverage determination dates to 2000, when CMS enacted broad, national restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer treatment.

Virtual radiology consultations during primary care visits help maximize specialty’s value

Mass General recently experimented with this change, videoing in rads to discuss imaging results during regular PCP checkups.

Nearly half of patients liable for secondary imaging interpretation costs—many can’t afford it

Individual's out-of-pocket payments did not fully cover their costs in 68% of situations, Emory University experts explained in JACR.

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Catheter ablation a cost-effective option for HF patients with AFib

Researchers shared their full analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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