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.

Microsoft exec raised in Appalachia calls US healthcare to help ‘make AI serve us all’

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott surely didn’t see the coronavirus coming when he was writing his new book on AI. But with the title’s April 7 release, he’s perceiving the pandemic as equal parts threat and opportunity.

Experts detail how imaging providers can reuse scarce N95 masks up to 10 times

Canadian scientists have devised a protocol that may greatly extend the useful life of this key clinical tool.

CDC launches weekly coronavirus surveillance report, new studies to get grip on pandemic’s reach

In its first “COVIDView” update released Friday, the CDC reported increased visits to outpatient providers and emergency departments in recent months for coronavirus-like symptoms.

Radiologists, other docs push policymakers to adopt ‘COVID-19 Pandemic Physician Protection Act’

The group recently launched a Change.org petition directed at President Donald Trump and other elected leaders, imploring them to help doctors on the front lines.

Radiology provider forced to close clinic after ‘a number of’ employees contract coronavirus

Australia's largest imaging provider did not disclose how many team members were infected at the clinic, located in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston.

Imaging leaders warn of possible Mo-99 supply disruptions due to COVID-19

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology said its monitoring supply shortages “more closely than ever” during the pandemic.

Radiologist active on social media hearing ‘widespread reports’ of hospitals muzzling docs during pandemic

Nisha Mehta, MD, recently reported that she's fielded numerous requests from physicians hoping to get the word out about their COVID-19 experiences.

Feds seize 900,000-plus pieces of PPE from hoarding price gouger, distribute to providers

HHS and the DOJ partnered on the operation, with the confiscated items going to hard-hit providers in New York and New Jersey.

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