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.

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.
Radiologists, other specialists urge Congress to tap physician-owned hospitals in affordability talks
Over 40 medical societies including ACR are suggesting House lawmakers consider ending the 15-year ban on POHs.

Number of interventional, vascular radiologists outpacing overall physician growth in U.S.

Diagnostic radiologists trailed both, growing by 0.06% per year between 2015 and 2019, according to a new workforce analysis.

American Board of Radiology mulling vacation and family leave limits during residency

Parent org the American Board of Medical Specialties has mandated that its 24 member groups enact such a policy, and ABR is seeking feedback.

Imaging advocates continue fight against Medicare cuts as House takes first key step

SNMMI, the Center for Diagnostic Imaging and the Radiology Business Management Association are urging Senate leaders to pass the bill before March ends.

Major predictors of burnout among radiology residents in each year of training

Experts interviewed nearly 500 rad residents representing years 1-4 for the survey, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

New legislation with bipartisan support would improve patient access to cardiac, pulmonary rehab programs

The bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, has already gained support from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.

Hop aboard the ScanVan: Mobile mammography unit helps bust imaging barriers in New York City

Nearly 70% of those who treated were Black or Latina while 43% were without insurance, according to an analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Investigate UnitedHealth’s acquisition of radiology vendor Change Healthcare, hospitals urge DOJ

"The parties are well aware that the transaction presents substantial antitrust concerns," American Hospital Association legal counsel wrote to the feds recently.

Noted radiology department denounces recent violence against Asians: ‘Another stark reminder’

University of California, San Francisco, imaging professionals are urging the specialty to lend its support amid a recent COVID-related uptick in violence.

Management

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

Radiologists, other specialists urge Congress to tap physician-owned hospitals in affordability talks