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.

Physician advocates for change after 36-year-old radiologist sibling’s death by suicide

Michelle Chestovich, MD, said her sister had been diagnosed with post-partum anxiety, and her role as a radiologist likely added further pressure.

Hospitals dodging imaging price transparency rule could face fines as high as $2M, CMS says

The federal agency began requiring institutions to provide upfront pricing for radiology services on Jan. 1, but many have ignored the mandate, officials said.

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Only 5.6% of hospitals comply with price transparency rule

The vast majority of hospitals are not following through on a recent requirement to publish their list prices online, according to a recent study from PatientRightsAdvocate.com.

CMS may charge hospitals for not posting prices online

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed charging hospitals that fail to post their list prices online as required.

$103M earmarked for healthcare workforce burnout

The Department of Health and Human Services is directing $103 million from the American Rescue Plan to address burnout in healthcare workers.

Imaging alliance wants CMS policies to encourage adoption, promote access to radiology AI

The advocate outlined its feedback on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s 21st Century Cures 2.0 draft legislation in a letter shared recently.

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Independent radiology residents more productive on overnights than those in 24-7 attending models

Rads operating in autonomous training environments interpreted about 33% more cases than those working with around-the-clock attending coverage.

Radiologist running for US Senate falling behind top candidates’ growing cash reserves

Gillian Battino, MD, raised $100,000 in this year’s second quarter, while incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson added $1.2 million.

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