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.

Stereotaxis to acquire robotic PCI company Robocath for up to $45M
The deal includes an upfront payment of $20 million. Stereotaxis could pay up to an additional $25 million if certain regulatory and commercial milestones are met.
FDA links weight loss pill to ‘unexpected’ cardiovascular risks
The once-daily pill received FDA approval on April 1. However, the agency has requested additional data on multiple potential side effects.
Radiology Business Management Association elects new board members
Stacy Sanso—director of patient access for ARA Diagnostic Imaging, the Austin, Texas, affiliate of Radiology Partners—takes over as president of the association.
Nearly 200 radiology reports never sent to patients' referring providers, health authority says
Complaints stemming from such delays prompted officials to look further into the issue, eventually leading them to discover that nearly 200 reports had not been sent to patients’ referring providers.
Society of Interventional Radiology names new president
“As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing strong advocacy for interventional radiologists and ensuring our members are recognized for the value they provide to the healthcare system and improving patient access to high-quality care."

White House releases statement on Trump’s heart health, MRI results

The update follows weeks of uncertainty and speculation after the president revealed he had undergone an MRI.

Medicare data reveal ‘highly concerning’ TAVR trends—are hospital rankings to blame?

Hospitals could be turning away high-risk heart patients to help their TAVR programs receive a higher ranking, according to new research published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Radiologists urge specialty to ‘speak up’ on reimbursement-related issues

Three radiologists presented on hot topics in imaging economics Sunday during the opening day of RSNA 2025 in Chicago.

USC med school Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, named RSNA board chair

Meanwhile, the society also announced Jennifer L. Kemp, MD, and Birgit B. Ertl-Wagner, MD, PhD, are joining its board.

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AI more accurate than breast density status for predicting cancer risk

Traditional risk assessments, including those related to breast density, might not go far enough, experts caution.

Reinventing radiology: RSNA's president speaks on the specialty's evolving role in patient care

“We have become increasingly integral to the care pathway," RSNA President Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD, said during this year's Presidential Address.

Mayo Clinic hit with $20M verdict after patient sues for negligence

A jury awarded Linette Nelson $19.8 million after it was alleged a former Mayo Clinic surgeon botched a series of colorectal cancer surgeries, forcing the woman to undergo them a second time.

FDA announces full recall of Baxter Life2000 ventilators over cybersecurity flaw

All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.

Management

Stereotaxis to acquire robotic PCI company Robocath for up to $45M

FDA links weight loss pill to ‘unexpected’ cardiovascular risks

Radiology Business Management Association elects new board members

Nearly 200 radiology reports never sent to patients' referring providers, health authority says

Society of Interventional Radiology names new president