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.

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more
State-level regulation of AI: President Trump has turned his thinking into action.
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
Back in 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options. These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues that have already been addressed.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent
According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain

Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.

New resource for finding FDA-approved medical devices that incorporate AI

As of Sept. 23, the resource supplies device and company names, dates of FDA approvals and other details on some 343 devices.

Rad Partners expands CMO office, mammography providers' new executive and more leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine welcomes new C-suite members and the Joint Commission announces its next president and CEO.

FDA authorizes first AI-based software used to spot prostate cancer

The tool helps pathologists spot areas of interest on biopsy images and is designed to be used as an assistant.

With radiologist workforce shortages looming, one subspecialty faces ‘severe’ declines

A group of top rads called on their colleagues to reach out to residents, medical students and premedical students to help drum up interest.

CVS Health hiring 25K

CVS Health has announced a hiring blitz with the aim to add 25,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses and retail store associates.

NextGen Healthcare names new CEO and president

David Sides has been named president and CEO of NextGen Healthcare, an ambulatory-focused technology company that develops electronic health record software.

Radiology groups exchange lawsuits with vendor, alleging ongoing billing issues

Zotec Partners has responded by countersuing, calling the latest complaint a “smokescreen” to hide imaging providers’ own violation of their contract.

Management

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent