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.

GE HealthCare to acquire Intelerad for $2.3B
The Chicago-based imaging systems manufacturer said it plans to pay the purchase price in cash, believing the acquisition demonstrates its “continued commitment to cloud-enabled and AI-powered solutions.”
FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring
According to Hexoskin, the newly cleared technology offers significant value for hospitals and health systems as well as researchers conducting clinical trials.
Solis Mammography names new CMO, opens 3 additional imaging centers
The breast screening provider has picked Emily Sedgwick, MD, MBA, to fill the key role and is opening new centers in Texas and Colorado.
Allstate sues imaging centers, physicians seeking $5M from alleged insurance scam
Filed in a Texas federal court, the complaint names Prime Imaging Partners and Memorial MRI & Diagnostic among numerous defendants, with the alleged auto-injury scheme occurring from 2019-2023.
Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks 2 new hospital joint ventures
The private equity-backed, Tennessee-based imaging group is expanding in Georgia and Missouri through partnerships with Piedmont and BJC HealthCare, respectively.

Novel shielding device provides more radiation protection during mammograms.

Novel shielding device gives patients 80% better protection from radiation during mammograms

Experts are hopeful their device can address some of the shortcomings of currently used shielding methods.

GE Healthcare's Venue Go point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system features AI-enabled tools to speed workflows, including Caption Guidance to help non-expert users capture diagnostic quality cardiac images. These systems helped drive positive earnings for the company in Q2 2025.

Despite tariffs, GE HealthCare sees sales growth in imaging systems and radiopharmaceuticals

Lower than expected tariff rates and the largest-ever order for Omni Legend PET/CT systems in the U.S. helped keep the bottom line positive.

FDA clears wearable heart device that captures multiple signals at once

The newly approved device captures electrocardiogram, photoplethysmogram and seismocardiogram signals at the same time. It can also be paired with advanced AI models to monitor patients for specific conditions.

Private radiology practice says UnitedHealthcare ‘unwilling to compromise’ in contract negotiations

Radiologist Andrew Hill, MD, says the insurer refuses to reimburse for services in Chattanooga at the same rate as other Tennessee communities such as Memphis and Nashville.

M&A mergers and acquisitions business deal

Private equity firm HCAP Partners acquires another radiology services provider

Its imaging platform, Integrated Diagnostic Services, is adding Community of Nevada Diagnostics, a “leading” mobile radiology outfit.

Siemens Healthineers signs $50M value partnership with state’s largest hospital system

The deal is with Greenville-based Prisma Health and includes acquiring the Ethos radiotherapy system from subsidiary company Varian

Joint Commission to view pediatric hospitals as specialized centers, not just care facilities for ‘small adults’

The largest accrediting and certifying organization in U.S. healthcare announced July 29 it will begin upholding standards that distinguish children from adults.

Battle lines drawn as Kennedy mulls firing the USPSTF

By now the pleas for Kennedy to reconsider, initially sporadic, have gathered into a steady drumbeat.

Management

GE HealthCare to acquire Intelerad for $2.3B

FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring

Solis Mammography names new CMO, opens 3 additional imaging centers

Allstate sues imaging centers, physicians seeking $5M from alleged insurance scam

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks 2 new hospital joint ventures