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.

5 takeaways from Dr. Wachter’s ‘Giant Leap’ with AI in healthcare
Someday the computerization of medicine will be recognized as the game-changing, paradigm-shifting, everything-upending “disruptive innovation” that so many healthcare watchers and stakeholders have been waiting for. “Today,” however, “it’s often just plain disruptive.”
Patients cite prior authorization as top healthcare burden, KFF finds
In a new poll, more insured adults listed receiving coverage approval for treatment and medications as the single largest burden they face when navigating the U.S. healthcare system than any other issue. KFF found that 47% experienced “denied, delayed or altered” patient care over the last two years.
Siemens Healthineers partners with prominent health system to advance precision care
The duo plan to establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, taking advantage of Siemens’ state-of-the-art technology and software to advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer care.
Humana and Google partner on healthcare AI ‘Agent Assist’ for improved member support
The insurer said Google’s Gemini was part of the new AI’s core development. The system will support customer service interactions by automatically summarizing calls and pulling up relevant information, without the need for manual input. The Google Cloud will be providing the necessary data security to ensure patient privacy, the companies added.
University of Chicago 1 of select few in US using new intraoperative MRI tech to bolster surgical workflows
Providers who have used iMRI so far have shared high praise for the added capabilities it affords them during operations.

Industry partnership seeks to bolster supply of radioisotopes

Two key companies shared the news Oct. 14, highlighting the potential their partnership has for improving oncologic care.

Lack of standardized PSMA PET/CT reporting hindering patient care

A new assessment details numerous discrepancies between scoring systems, which could have a detrimental impact on patient care, experts contend.

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FDA approves labeling changes for fenofibrates due to lack of cardiovascular benefits

The FDA listened to physician feedback and updated its labeling requirements for fenofibrates. These drugs have not been linked to any significant cardiovascular benefits, and clinicians should act accordingly.

Patients from poorer neighborhoods travel farther for MRIs, show up in worse condition

A twofold increase in distance traveled from home to an imaging center resulted in substantially higher severity in these patients’ conditions, researchers detailed in JACR.

Medicare contractors mull restricting coverage for key image-guided pain procedure

Five of the seven MACs recently released proposed local coverage determinations, pertaining to peripheral nerve blocks.

Imaging artificial intelligence firm Harrison.ai scores FDA breakthrough device designations

The agency has granted this designation to the Australia-based company's Comprehensive Care triage and prioritization solution for obstructive hydrocephalus.

TrumpRx now online as AstraZeneca becomes second pharmaceutical company to join

Details are still unclear. However, the administration—along with Pfizer and AstraZeneca, the two companies to sign on—promises the storefront will offer deeply discounted drugs directly to Americans. The deal allows the manufacturers to avoid import tariffs.

Physician sues after hospital allegedly ‘lost track’ of pediatric patient, who later died

Sudesh Ebenezer, MD, claims Hurley Medical Center retaliated against him after he expressed concerns over the incident. He is seeking unspecified damages.

Management

5 takeaways from Dr. Wachter’s ‘Giant Leap’ with AI in healthcare

Patients cite prior authorization as top healthcare burden, KFF finds

Siemens Healthineers partners with prominent health system to advance precision care

Humana and Google partner on healthcare AI ‘Agent Assist’ for improved member support

University of Chicago 1 of select few in US using new intraoperative MRI tech to bolster surgical workflows