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.

IR residency directors on their own with mentorship

When it comes to recognizing the symbiotic benefits of mentorship for both parties involved, most directors of residency programs in interventional radiology are all in. And yet few programs have the wherewithal to put their enthusiasm into action.

Imaging giant Philips inks nearly $650M deal to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act

The Amsterdam-based company said it plans to double output at its U.S. sites by May, with a four-fold increase expected in July.

CMS sends out $34B in accelerated payments in one week

The feds received more than 25,000 requests for advanced or accelerated payments, according to an announcement.

Parental leave for radiology residents: Robust but uneven

A lack of consistency in policies around the country in 2020 invites the question: Do residency program directors need national guidelines on parental leave?

ACR, other major doc groups urge feds to provide physicians with one month of revenue

The American College of Radiology and numerous other medical societies want Health and Human Services to send physicians “immediate financial assistance” to help them weather the coronavirus storm.

VA’s Powers appointed the agency’s second in command

President Donald Trump has tapped Pamela J. Powers, currently chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to take on the additional role of VA deputy secretary.

13-state hospital operator expected to file for bankruptcy

A health system that runs 23 hospitals has moved to restructure its debt, a move that will likely lead to its filing for Chapter 11 protection.

Breast imaging company Hologic sees ‘significant negative impact’ on revenues during pandemic

The Marlborough, Massachusetts-based mammography system manufacturer said it's cutting costs to make up for COVID-19’s impact on its bottom line.

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