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.

CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients
After an official request from Edwards Lifesciences, CMS is rethinking its coverage policy for the use of TAVR to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. The agency is accepting public comments on this topic until Jan. 14.
Cardiologist dies in fire after arrest for child sex abuse materials
On Dec. 11, the Alaskan cardiologist was captured as part of a months-long investigation and charged with 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials. The fire at his home occurred two days later.
Venture capital investors have poured over $11B into radiology since 2000
The most funded categories across the specialty included medical devices ($3.2B), AI software ($2.5B), and biotechnology ($2.1B).
Lumexa Imaging no longer controlled by private equity following IPO
“We view this as meaningfully credit positive for its financial policy because private equity investors tend to favor high leverage to enhance their returns,” S&P notes.
Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states
IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in diverse outpatient settings, is teaming with doc groups in Alabama, Texas and Virginia.

Cardiologist pushes for dismissal of federal lawsuit

The original lawsuit argued that the physician had engaged in "an elaborate scheme to maximize profits.”

‘Growing concerns’ over interventional radiologists’ radiation exposure during certain procedures

Scientists suggested restricting the time and frequency of some fluoroscopy-guided treatments to help minimize local damage, such as skin cancer in the fingers.

Hospital can’t be held liable after outside radiologist misses left-behind sponges, court rules

A three-judge panel sided with Jewish Hospital, charging that the Louisville, Kentucky, institution did not have control over a contracted rad's actions.

GoodRx acquires healthcare video platform HealthiNation

GoodRx, an online source for healthcare savings and coupons, has closed its acquisition of HealthiNation, an online platform that offers thousands of videos with vital health information.

In face of COVID-19 pandemic, physician salaries remained largely unchanged

The analysis was based on data from nearly 18,000 physicians.

M&A mergers and acquisitions business deal

Private equity firm acquiring one of nation’s largest outpatient imaging providers for $600M

Consolidation continues to spread in radiology, with American Securities reportedly reaching a deal to buy Arizona-based SimonMed, PE Hub reported.

Radiologist salaries slide to $413,000 as specialty among those hit hardest by pandemic

Physicians in imaging saw their pay decrease 3% in 2020 as practices grappled with job losses, reduced hours and fewer patient visits, according to a new salary survey.

Imaging implications from federal pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The American College of Radiology alerted members about this issue Friday, steering them to an update recommending CT or MRI as part of the initial workup for patients with rare blood clotting.

Management

CMS considers Medicare coverage for TAVR in asymptomatic patients

Cardiologist dies in fire after arrest for child sex abuse materials

Venture capital investors have poured over $11B into radiology since 2000

Lumexa Imaging no longer controlled by private equity following IPO

Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states