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.

AAP, other physician societies double down on Kennedy-crossing vaccination stance
5 high-profile physician leaders: ‘Misinformation, politicization of commonsense public health efforts and sudden changes to federal vaccine guidance are creating mass confusion and diminishing trust in public health.’
Female heart surgeons take home much lower salaries
Both base salaries and total compensation are consistently lower for women than men, according to new survey data. The disparities in cardiac surgery are often worse than those found in other healthcare specialties.
Supreme Court upholds ACA’s preventive care mandate
Radiologist and cancer care advocacy groups commended the court’s 6-3 ruling in favor of HHS on Friday.
FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems
A software issue could lead to the affected devices inadvertently moving, potentially making unintentional contact with patients or other equipment, according to the FDA.
El Paso’s Desert Imaging acquired by private equity-backed radiology company
Panos Partners-backed Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Texas now offers radiology services at 23 locations in five markets following the deal.

Radiology practices must become agile to navigate future COVID-19 peaks and valleys

Leaders must embrace innovation as discipline to quickly learn what works and what doesn't, one expert argued Sunday in JACR.

American Board of Radiology releases new guide detailing ins and outs of remote exams

ABR noted that books or notes, other individuals, cellphones, headsets, cameras, watches and calculators are not permitted in the room.

Cardiologist abducted in Nigeria

The Nigerian Medical Association responded to the news by going on strike, hoping this action will urge the perpetrators to release Vincent Uhegbu Maduka.

Radiologists, other doc parents struggle to discuss work-life tensions with leadership

Among physicians raising a family, women were more likely than men to turn down a project or participation on a committee, experts reported in JAMA Network Open.

Senators introduce bill to avert millions in ‘misguided’ Medicare reimbursement cuts

The bill mirrors the “Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020,” previously introduced in the House and favored by rads.

CMS moves to ease burden, burnout stemming from onerous prior authorization policies

Practice leaders criticized the proposal for failing to include Medicare Advantage plans.

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.

Management

AAP, other physician societies double down on Kennedy-crossing vaccination stance

Female heart surgeons take home much lower salaries

Supreme Court upholds ACA’s preventive care mandate

FDA issues recall on Philips spectral CT systems

El Paso’s Desert Imaging acquired by private equity-backed radiology company