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.

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?
Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.
Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads
Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”
Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports
Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.
FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system
The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms.
President Trump finalizes spending bill with 2.5% rad pay bump, but no inflation-based Medicare reform
The bill also includes some $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, with nearly 12 million kicked off insurance, drawing criticism from the American Medical Association and hospital lobbying groups.

FBI issues alert on notorious ransomware group that targeted radiology practice

Medusa has hacked over 300 victims including SimonMed Imaging, hospitals, law firms and manufacturers, according to the federal cybersecurity advisory.

FDA announces Class I recall on defective ports used for vein access

There have been two reported injuries linked to the Smiths Medical ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports, many of which are subject to an immediate recall.

Report: DOGE to cut federal HIV prevention program

Elon Musk's recommended cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may effectively end a program designed to monitor and prevent the spread of HIV, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.

What mycoplasma pneumonia looks like on imaging.

Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric.

Annual lung cancer screening adherence drops after initial exam, underlining need for intervention

“Focusing on programmatic resources in the first follow-up period may provide a significant return on investment," experts write in JAMA Network Open.

Healthcare AI newswatch: Payer AI regulation please, pharmacy AI, nurses v. AI redux

Unionized nurses: ‘AI overrides our expertise and degrades the quality of care.’

Management

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads

Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports

FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system

President Trump finalizes spending bill with 2.5% rad pay bump, but no inflation-based Medicare reform