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 practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system
Patients have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Pinehurst Radiology Associates, claiming it failed to protect their medical records.
State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’
However, those fighting the decision declared victory Monday after filing a lawsuit against the New York Department of Health.
Formerly bankrupt hospital partners with private radiology practice to provide imaging services
Watsonville Community Hospital in Santa Cruz County, California, is teaming with Radiology Diagnostic Services, appointing one of its rads as medical director.
Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke
After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms.
Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder
Current Health—purchased by Best Buy for $400 million in 2021—is set to become an independent company again, with co-founder Christopher McGhee taking over. The electronics retailer appears to be backing away from remote patient monitoring services, shifting its healthcare division's focus to consumer products that improve the lives of seniors.

Mediterranean diet may prevent protein buildup key to memory loss and Alzheimer’s

Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging, detailed dietary surveys, and cognitive assessments for their findings, shared May 5 in Neurology.

3 medical AI systems clear regulatory hurdles

The last two weeks saw market clearances granted in Europe for AI-based software focused on remote patient monitoring, prostate oncology and real-time guidance of coronary stenting.

Considering vitamin supplements to prevent heart disease or cancer? Not so fast, USPSTF warns

The USPSTF said there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against taking supplements to prevent CVD or cancer. The two exceptions are vitamin E and beta-carotene, which the group warned should not be taken for that purpose.

Is there a radiologist on board? Why imaging providers must prepare for in-flight medical emergencies

Such scenarios are relatively common, with about 44,000 occurring each year, experts noted in a new report.

‘Under siege by consolidation’: Antitrust trade group comes out against UnitedHealth-Change merger

The American Antitrust Institute joins numerous others lining up to oppose the proposed $13 billion transaction, first announced in January.

American College of Radiology highlights imaging CPT code changes for 2022 and sooner

Two code additions for next year cover a new procedure—destruction of the intraosseous basivertebral nerve—that provides relief for certain back pain.

Biden administration waives protections for COVID-19 vaccines

The Biden administration has backed the waiving of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, supporting a proposal from the World Trade Organization to improve worldwide vaccinations against the deadly virus.

Share of physicians in private practice dips below 50%

A new analysis reveals that most physicians were not working in private practices in 2020, marking the first time this category dropped below 50%.

Management

Radiology practice reportedly shutters after cyberattack, selling its property to local hospital system

State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’

Formerly bankrupt hospital partners with private radiology practice to provide imaging services

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder