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.

US senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost pay for radiation therapy providers
Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Boozman, R-Ark., have introduced legislation to lift "arbitrary" caps on compensation for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists working in the VA.
App issue triggers voluntary recall of some Siemens Healthineers CT systems
Siemens self-reported a problem with software being inadvertently delivered to U.S. systems when the applications have not yet been cleared for use by the FDA.
The Certified Radiology Administrator exam is getting an update
The exam has been reworked to better reflect the challenges today’s imaging leaders face.
World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance
The MR system was designed with smaller spaces in mind, enabling installation in or very near NICUs.
‘Why be a manager when you’re a hospital doctor?’ Researchers ask—and answer
Here are some factors that tend to lead physicians to take on hospital-management roles over and above their regularly expected duties.

Johnson & Johnson settles opioid case with New York for $230M

Johnson & Johnson will pay New York State $230 million in a settlement over a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer for its role in the opioid epidemic.

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Radiologist resigns from hospital post after social media comments accusing Israel of ‘cannibalism’

Three private law firms have agreed to represent the pediatric radiologist accusing Phoenix Children's of wrongful termination.

Man sues private imaging provider over ‘useless’ $1,500 MRI scan

Richard O'Brien said he shouldn't be on the hook for exam costs after doctors couldn't download imaging data nor receive his files electronically from radiology provider Priority.

Radiologists want nuance in how CMS calculates physician practices’ administrative and overhead costs

Previous data underrepresented office-based physicians, and that’s led to some “dramatic undercalculation” of practice expenses, advocates argued recently.

Surprise billing ban rollout must match congressional intent, ACR and bipartisan lawmakers urge feds

Members of the U.S. House urged new Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra while implementing these "landmark patient protections."

Private equity-backed Center for Diagnostic Imaging changes name, acquires another radiology practice

Minneapolis-based CDI will now go by the moniker Rayus Radiology, selected from hundreds of options after a refresh undertaken with branding agency Ludwig+.

Medical hypnosis a calming alternative to anesthesia for claustrophobic MRI patients

Guided meditation helped all patients complete their exams and produced high-quality scans comparable to using pharmacological interventions.

Radiology provider Akumin to acquire Alliance Healthcare Services for $820M

The publicly traded, Florida-based imaging center operator is making a play into oncology and other rad-related services with the blockbuster deal.

Management

US senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost pay for radiation therapy providers

App issue triggers voluntary recall of some Siemens Healthineers CT systems

The Certified Radiology Administrator exam is getting an update

World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance

‘Why be a manager when you’re a hospital doctor?’ Researchers ask—and answer