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.

New Mexico woman is latest accused of impersonating RN in growing crackdown
The woman has not been officially charged, but her case has been turned over to prosecutors after state regulators allegedly discovered she used someone else's license number to obtain work.
Humana, Providence unveil interoperable data-sharing framework
The two companies said their model for exchanging payer and provider data will be “easily replicable” and could be adopted across the healthcare space. The initial rollout of the system will be focused on automatically identifying Medicare Advantage patients.
FDA confirms Class I recall for Johnson & Johnson devices due to durability concerns
The issue, first reported in September, was linked to five patient injuries. Devices not being actively used should be returned to Johnson & Johnson MedTech for updates.
Most adults know nothing about CKM syndrome—but it impacts nearly everyone
Nearly 90% of adults are believed to already have at least one risk factor of CKM syndrome. The American Heart Association hopes patient education and physician collaborations can help increase awareness about this dangerous condition.
Radiology experts advocate against purging decade-old imaging data
Researchers with the University of Virginia recently aimed to answer this question, sharing their findings in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine.

Ivenix infusion kits recalled by FDA due to serious manufacturing defect

Lines included in the kits were misassembled and could result in a botched blood transfusion. Due to the risk of serious injury or death, the recall has been designated as Class I.

FDA recalls pediatric breathing kits after eight serious injuries

Endotracheal tubes inside Medline neonatal intubation kits have been deemed too narrow, putting newborn patients at risk for hypoxia. This recall has been given the most serious FDA designation due to the risk of death.

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Kettering Health hit with class-action lawsuit weeks after ransomware attack

Law firm Wright & Schulte said they filed a legal complaint on behalf of patients, pointing to the health system’s alleged lack of transparency and negligence in protecting data as the basis for the lawsuit.

Atraverse Medical raises $29M to support FDA-approved heart tech

The San Diego-based startup gained FDA approval for its Hotwire RF guidewire in 2024. The technology has already been used to perform hundreds of heart procedures.

Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA

The investigational agent uses 60% less gadolinium without sacrificing image quality, according to recent clinical trial findings.

Could the metaverse be the new radiology education classroom?

According to new data, the simulated virtual environment may be just as effective of a setting as the classroom for problem-based learning.

Eli Lilly to acquire gene-editing specialists focused on CVD for up to $1.3B

The company has agreed to acquire Verve Therapeutics for an upfront payment of approximately $1 billion. The total could increase significantly, however, if certain milestones are met. One of Verve's biggest gene therapies has already received the FDA's fast track designation.

Senate unveils budget proposal that ditches House’s radiologist Medicare pay hike

Radiology advocates on Monday said they were "deeply disappointed" with the decision while emphasizing it is still early in the process.

Management

New Mexico woman is latest accused of impersonating RN in growing crackdown

Humana, Providence unveil interoperable data-sharing framework

FDA confirms Class I recall for Johnson & Johnson devices due to durability concerns

Most adults know nothing about CKM syndrome—but it impacts nearly everyone

Radiology experts advocate against purging decade-old imaging data