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.

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer
Only 43% of women with disabilities receiving American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.
Strategic Radiology expands into Colorado, adding decades-old independent imaging group
Colorado Springs Radiologists and its roughly 25 physicians are seeking to gain the benefits of scale without the challenges of consolidation.
Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns
The veteran interventional cardiologist claims he was pushed out after repeatedly asking for more coverage from cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to other improvements. The hospital, meanwhile, described the lawsuit as a “collection of false allegations."
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.

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Radiology Partners the No. 1 initiator of No Surprises Act disputes with 136,784, CMS says

The El Segundo, California-based industry giant accounted for about 15% of all disputes in Q4 of 2024 and 18% in Q3.

Prenuvo reveals early findings from elective whole-body MRI clinical trial

The Redwood City, California-based radiology group has enrolled 1,011 “mostly asymptomatic” individuals who underwent whole-body MRIs as part of its “real world” Polaris study.

Elon Musk and his business partner abruptly leave DOGE

The billionaire CEO of Tesla said his time serving in an official capacity in the Trump administration is at an end, though he will remain an advisor.

Walmart launches AI tool to steer Medicare Advantage members toward ‘healthy’ foods

Walmart is highlighting food and products eligible for purchase using Medicare Advantage supplemental funds through its app, while also using AI to algorithmically help enrollees build diet-appropriate shopping lists.

Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.

SCAI celebrates legacies of pioneer pediatric cardiologists

Five veteran clinicians have been recognized for their lasting impact on the field of pediatric cardiology.

Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and an associate professor of health policy and management, Harvard School of Public Health, explains the impact of private equity ownership of hospitals and private practices.

Private equity's influence continues to rise in cardiology—what does that mean for patient care?

Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, a cardiologist who also specializes in healthcare policy, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the good, the bad and the unknown when it comes to private equity's role in cardiology.

Senators propose bill allocating $235M annually toward bolstering breast and other cancer screenings

Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have reintroduced the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

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Breast, lung imaging facilities often in close proximity, with opportunity for same-visit screenings

Over 38% of mammography facilities are within 1 mile of a nearby LCS provider, and 60% of this segment share the same address.

Management

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer

Strategic Radiology expands into Colorado, adding decades-old independent imaging group

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Cardiologist sues hospital after he was allegedly let go for sharing safety concerns

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV