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.

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
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.
FDA issues Class I recall on GE Carestations due to ventilation issue
The issue stems from a mode on the ventilation systems malfunctioning. Although no devices need to be removed from care settings, some will require repair.

Antivaxxers finding allies in more than a few chiropractors

At a time when mandatory immunization bills are pending in numerous states, more than enough chiropractors have organized against the norm to raise many eyebrows and considerable Cain.

97% of physician practices experiencing financial hardship during pandemic, ‘shocking’ survey finds

Another 55% said they’ve endured decreases in revenue since the public emergency started in the U.S. last month, and 60% reported dips in patient volume.

Scientists developing ‘quasi-tomographic’ new radiology system geared toward cheaper, easier COVID-19 assessment

A team of researchers in Spain is working to develop the brand new imaging tool, aimed at simplifying radiologists’ workflows and assessing symptoms more easily.

RBMA tackles COVID crisis, other issues with new podcast

The Radiology Business Management Association is offering chatty yet meaty podcasts on the business of radiology for listening anytime. Subscriptions are free and open to anyone who’s interested.

Strategic Radiology adds first Maryland imaging practice to growing roster of independent docs

The Palmetto, Florida-based company revealed the addition of 12-radiologist Chesapeake Medical Imaging to its roster on April 14, ballooning its total to nearly 30.

American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 4 new topics

In addition, the college also revised a dozen more categories to help radiologists determine how to deploy imaging in certain scenarios.

FDA gives emergency approval to decontaminate, reuse ‘millions’ of scarce N95 masks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced its latest emergency use authorization.

Radiologists should avoid MR imaging COVID-19 patients ‘except where absolutely necessary’

That’s according to new guidance on the deployment of magnetic resonance imaging during the pandemic issued recently by the American College of Radiology.

Management

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

FDA issues Class I recall on GE Carestations due to ventilation issue