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.

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.
Major health insurers agree to reduce prior authorization burden for imaging and other services
AHIP, the industry’s largest lobbying group, made the commitment Monday alongside over 50 payers including UnitedHealthcare and the BCBS Association.
Radiology Partners constrained by high interest expenses, low cash-flow generation: S&P
UPDATED: The analysis comes in response to a proposed $1.5 billion term loan for RP, due in 2032, along with $800 million in secured notes and a $390 million revolving credit line.
Private equity-backed radiology groups expand in 2 markets
Solis Mammography is adding a new location in Washington, D.C., while US Radiology Specialists is building two in South Carolina.
Report: Medicaid cuts could force hundreds of rural hospitals to close their doors
A report from the Chartis Center for Rural Health warns that many hospitals in rural communities are at risk of closure if Medicaid cuts pass through Congress and are enacted by President Donald Trump. According to the analysis, women and newborns will disproportionately lose access to care.

1 in 7 with COVID-19 symptoms avoiding care—radiology practices trying new tactics

Another 9% who believe they actually have COVID-19 are also forgoing care, according to a new Gallup consumer poll of 1,000 adults.

AMA publishes ethical guidelines related to patient care during a pandemic

The American Medical Association (AMA) has published new guidelines to help physicians provide care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Which healthcare AI startups made a close watcher’s top 25 for 2020?

Several healthcare AI companies rank among the “top 25 machine learning startups to watch in 2020” in the view of a senior contributor at Forbes.com.

Imaging manufacturers want more nuance in CDC’s COVID-19 guidance for radiologists

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance is asking the agency to incorporate recommendations from the Fleischner Society into its provider recommendations.

American Board of Radiology removes controversial clause that waived physicians’ legal rights

"In response to concerns,” the ABR has updated materials that docs must sign when first logging into the nonprofit's system, according to a recent blog post.

Optimism as imaging volume dip falls below 50% for first time since pandemic’s start

Radiology business has dropped precipitously since mid-March, as providers put off nonurgent exams until safer times, but one data firm sees reason for hope.

5 essential organizing elements for COVID-facing radiology orgs

The urban island nation of Singapore had the second highest count of COVID-19 cases outside of China by early February. Two radiologists and an infectious-disease specialist living and working there share what they’ve learned so far.

Guest Commentary: Prepare now for post-COVID patient access

The altered landscape presents U.S. healthcare providers with an unavoidable question: What will our operations look like post COVID-19?

Management

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

Major health insurers agree to reduce prior authorization burden for imaging and other services

Radiology Partners constrained by high interest expenses, low cash-flow generation: S&P

Private equity-backed radiology groups expand in 2 markets

Report: Medicaid cuts could force hundreds of rural hospitals to close their doors