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.

AvaMed CEO warns Senate that tariffs threaten medtech innovation
Scott Whitaker, the CEO of the industry lobby AvaMed, told the Senate Finance Committee that he fears tariffs will only raise the cost of care and put patients at risk if companies are unable to overcome supply chain disruptions.
Report: UnitedHealth under investigation by DOJ for criminal fraud
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reports that UnitedHealth Group is being investigated for criminal fraud, likely stemming from its Medicare Advantage billing practices.
UnitedHealth agrees to $1.8M settlement over robocall complaint
The unwanted spam calls were associated with Optum's home healthcare service. Plaintiffs alleged they received the marketing calls despite opting out and never signing up, in violation of federal consumer protection laws. The company does not admit to wrongdoing.
FDA approves industry's first hands-free interventional X-ray system
Its voice recognition capabilities give providers the ability to maneuver the system and view images in real-time hands-free.
Duke specialists to detail the benefits of treating heart failure with Barostim
Specialists with Duke University Medical System will participate in a free webinar focused on their experience treating heart failure with the implantable Barostim technology from CVRx.

FDA refines its approach to AI-based software

The FDA’s new Digital Health Center of Excellence has released a document describing how it will henceforth oversee and evaluate software that incorporates AI and machine learning for medical applications.

As radiology practices emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns, healthcare’s most vulnerable were left behind

A study undertaken in the Boston area found that shutdowns exacerbated longstanding inequalities in the use of diagnostic imaging exams, researchers reported in JACR.

ACR concerned new rule would set the stage for ‘highly controversial new national practice standards’

The American College of Radiology is worried the nation's largest integrated delivery system is drifting away from physician-led care teams.

Judge tosses doc’s second attempt at suing American Board of Radiology over MOC fees

A federal judge dismissed the suit last week, determining that attorneys failed to adequately argue that ABR violated antitrust rules.

HHS yet again extends COVID-19 public health emergency, this time until April

This fourth re-up continues key provisions to help radiologists and other providers navigate the ongoing crisis.

Interventional radiology is a top earning specialty, so why are political advocacy donations lagging?

Part of the disconnect revolves around education, and making sure IR physicians know how their profession is affected by the legislative process.

Mega dollars, major support forthcoming for AI R&D

AI researchers and developers across the U.S. received a powerful if overshadowed shot in the arm on New Year’s Day.

Independent imaging practice coalition Strategic Radiology names new CEO

The longtime Texas neuroradiologist replaces Arl Van Moore Jr., MD, who is retiring from the post this month.

Management

AvaMed CEO warns Senate that tariffs threaten medtech innovation

Report: UnitedHealth under investigation by DOJ for criminal fraud

UnitedHealth agrees to $1.8M settlement over robocall complaint

FDA approves industry's first hands-free interventional X-ray system

Duke specialists to detail the benefits of treating heart failure with Barostim