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.

Hospital redesigns radiology 2nd opinion service, scoring 92% collection success rate
OSU Medical Center has addressed common challenges including insufficient documentation, miscommunication, and the risk of repeat imaging.
Senate reconciliation bill blunts tax change radiologists say could harm private practices
"We were pleased to see a partial restoration of the PTET deduction, but we will continue to fight for the full deduction before the bill reaches the president’s desk," one lobbyist tells Radiology Business.
Kennedy tells Congress HHS has rehired another 1,250 workers fired by DOGE
Workers are returning to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and other departments. Kennedy said the reinstatements were necessary for the agencies to perform their duties.
FDA alerts public to Medtronic device recall after 33 injuries
An urgent device recall has been issued on Bravo CF, a line of pH capsules that are placed in the esophagus to aid in understanding the effects of acid reflux. Due to a dangerous manufacturing error, certain lots of the devices must be quarantined immediately.
Heart Failure Society of America names its newest leaders and board members
Kenneth Margulies, MD, will be the group's next president. These new terms all begin after the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting in September.

CVD mortality rates highlight ‘widening disparity’ between metro, rural counties in US

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) were higher in rural areas than larger metropolitan areas from 1999 to 2017, according to new research published in JAMA.

Most general radiologists are also multispecialists—ensuring access to wide-ranging care

A majority of research has been focused on subspecialists, but generalists are key to facilitating patient access to a number of radiology subspecialities.

Lawmakers want standardized safety regulations before granting providers immunity from coronavirus lawsuits

Politicians from both parties shared such reservations at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Panel of physicians weighs case urgency as hospital system resumes some time-sensitive imaging

Novant Health UVA Health System recently announced the resumption of such care at its medical centers in the communities of Manassas and Haymarket.

FDA devising ‘phased approach’ to resuming in-person imaging site inspections

Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, said his organization is collaborating with the CDC to determine “how and where" to relaunch on-site facility surveillance inspections.

Healthcare disrupter Haven recruiting replacement for Gawande

Just six months after Haven piloted its initial health-benefits plans, Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, is relinquishing his role as the fledgling organization’s CEO.

Cigna declines radiologists’ request to waive prior authorization policy until crisis clears

The nation’s fourth largest health insurer recently revealed its decision in a letter sent to American College of Radiology leadership.

Radiology provider Envision launches daily wellness program to help stressed docs during pandemic

The Nashville-based firm—which leads a team of more than 900 radiologists—said its new program includes coaching, stress management, and expert-led video conference calls.

Management

Hospital redesigns radiology 2nd opinion service, scoring 92% collection success rate

Senate reconciliation bill blunts tax change radiologists say could harm private practices

Kennedy tells Congress HHS has rehired another 1,250 workers fired by DOGE

FDA alerts public to Medtronic device recall after 33 injuries

Heart Failure Society of America names its newest leaders and board members