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.

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift
Multiple professional groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, challenge recent policy changes to vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, which end routine inoculations for minors and pregnant women.
What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?
Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.
Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads
Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”
Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports
Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.
FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system
The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms.

Using CT imaging to opportunistically screen for osteoporosis could save Medicare upward of $2.5B

Only about 11% to 18% of eligible patients receive recommended bone density scans, but CT images gathered for other purposes could fill this gap.

Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

Radiology practice network LucidHealth signs $25M deal with vendor Visage Imaging

Under the agreement, the Columbus, Ohio, provider group will implement the cloud-based Visage 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform across its organization.

Private equity firm to buy Walgreens for $10B, report says

The struggling retail pharmacy chain is reportedly being bought out by Sycamore Partners. The deal could be finalized before the end of the week.

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HIMSS survey report: Beware insider threats to cybersecurity involving AI

Almost one in three healthcare organizations allow their people to use AI without formal restrictions.

HHS spokesperson abruptly resigns, reportedly after clash with RFK

Tom Corry was sworn in as the assistant secretary of public affairs at HHS two weeks ago. He announced his unexpected departure in a LinkedIn post.

Cleerly and Bunkerhill Health unite in the name of AI-based cardiac imaging evaluations

Hospitals that partner with either company will now experience the benefits of both, learning more about the long-term heart health of their patients than ever before.

Cardiologists treat first commercial patients with FDA-cleared valve-in-valve TAVR device

Pi-Cardia, an Israeli medtech company, describes ShortCut as the “world’s first dedicated leaflet modification device."

Management

HHS, RFK sued by medical associations over COVID policy shift

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads

Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports

FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system