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.

Healthcare AI newswatch: FDA’s AI gambit, FDA’s blind spot, everybody’s agentic AI, more
The FDA is getting AI-aggressive about speeding up device reviews. Its plan is to unleash generative AI on tedious and repetitive tasks.
FDA rolls out AI across all departments, hires new leadership
The agency said all of its centers will be fully integrated by June 30, following the success of an early pilot where generative AI supported scientific reviews.
UnitedHealth sued by shareholders over concealing fallout of Thompson's murder
In a lawsuit, plaintiffs allege the company changed course from a long-standing policy of denying medical claims, hiding from investors its impact on profits. The insurer denies any wrongdoing and vowed to defend itself in court.
AI assistance could cut screening-related costs by up to 30%
Integrating AI-based delegation tools into breast cancer screening settings could result in significant cost savings for organizations.
3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices
Technology leaders with Radiology Associates of North Texas shared their advice in an opinion piece published by JACR.

CDC launches weekly coronavirus surveillance report, new studies to get grip on pandemic’s reach

In its first “COVIDView” update released Friday, the CDC reported increased visits to outpatient providers and emergency departments in recent months for coronavirus-like symptoms.

Radiologists, other docs push policymakers to adopt ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Physician Protection Act’

The group recently launched a Change.org petition directed at President Donald Trump and other elected leaders, imploring them to help doctors on the front lines.

Radiology provider forced to close clinic after ‘a number of’ employees contract coronavirus

Australia's largest imaging provider did not disclose how many team members were infected at the clinic, located in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston.

Imaging leaders warn of possible Mo-99 supply disruptions due to COVID-19

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology said its monitoring supply shortages “more closely than ever” during the pandemic.

Radiologist active on social media hearing ‘widespread reports’ of hospitals muzzling docs during pandemic

Nisha Mehta, MD, recently reported that she's fielded numerous requests from physicians hoping to get the word out about their COVID-19 experiences.

Feds seize 900,000-plus pieces of PPE from hoarding price gouger, distribute to providers

HHS and the DOJ partnered on the operation, with the confiscated items going to hard-hit providers in New York and New Jersey.

Radiology practices struggling to make payroll during pandemic may have help, ACR says

Imaging businesses that are having a hard time covering costs amid widespread drops in patient visits may have a lifeline, thanks to recently passed legislation.

FDA urged to speed up review of mobile imaging tools to aid swamped radiologists

Those include portable x-ray systems, CT scanners and ultrasound systems, “which all play a role in the COVID-19 care pathway," the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance said.

Management

Healthcare AI newswatch: FDA’s AI gambit, FDA’s blind spot, everybody’s agentic AI, more

FDA rolls out AI across all departments, hires new leadership

UnitedHealth sued by shareholders over concealing fallout of Thompson's murder

AI assistance could cut screening-related costs by up to 30%

3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices