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.

Siemens Healthineers invests $150M, with eye on ‘bringing manufacturing back to the US’
The changes will include relocating manufacturing operations for its acquired cancer care company, Varian, from Baja, Mexico, to Palo Alto, California.
RadNet confident payers will cover its breast imaging AI solution by 2026
Leaders with the publicly traded, Los Angeles-based organization discussed the possibility during RadNet’s first quarter earnings call on Monday.
DOJ halts enforcement of updated Mental Health Parity Act
A Biden-era update to the law would require private insurers to update their networks to ensure patients have access to mental and behavioral health services, with those services reimbursed in a manner similar to physical care.
It may not be easy, but it changes lives: Reframing myths of healthcare leadership
Leadership is not easy, but it is worth doing. According to one seasoned healthcare executive, the world needs more physicians to move into leadership positions.
Epic sued over alleged 'scheme to destroy' managed care company
CureIS, a company that supports healthcare providers who take Medicaid and Medicare, is accusing the EHR leader of data blocking and other anti-competitive practices that violate state and federal laws.

US Radiology Specialists continues December deal streak, adding 5 more locations

USRS announced Thursday that it's acquiring ImageSouth, the largest outpatient imaging operator in Birmingham, Alabama.

HHS proposes HIPAA rule changes to enhance care coordination and patient engagement

The move would also provide flexibilities to disclose information in emergency situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis.

92% of radiologists believe subspecialization is an important part of their professional identity

The finding is part of a wide-ranging survey of 1,344 radiologists across 49 countries, published this month in Insights into Imaging,

Radiologic technologists join fight against ‘catastrophic’ payment reductions slated for Jan. 1

ASRT on Monday signaled its support for House Resolution 8702, which would hold radiologists and other providers "harmless" from forthcoming Medicare changes.

Imaging groups want USPSTF to shine a light on CT for colon cancer screening

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance expressed "concern" that patients aren't fully aware of computed tomography colonography as an alternative to more popular exams.

Guest commentary: CMS chief is wrong; Medicare cuts this year are far from routine

Radiology Business Management Association Executive Director Bob Still discusses recent comments made by Administrator Seema Verma surrounding the 2021 MPFS.

3 radiology leaders offer key tips to prevent providers from drowning in email

Physicians recommend everything from utilizing spam filters to employing the five D's of checking messages.

Zebra cleared to market 3D printing for orthopedic surgery

An Israeli healthcare AI startup has earned a seventh green light from the FDA. Its latest algorithm can reconstruct X-rays of bones into 3D printouts with no less clarity than would be produced by advanced imaging modalities.

Management

Siemens Healthineers invests $150M, with eye on ‘bringing manufacturing back to the US’

RadNet confident payers will cover its breast imaging AI solution by 2026

DOJ halts enforcement of updated Mental Health Parity Act

It may not be easy, but it changes lives: Reframing myths of healthcare leadership

Epic sued over alleged 'scheme to destroy' managed care company