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.

ACA enrollment on the skids as Americans face higher premiums
As of January 3, 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shows that, while 22.8 million Americans used Affordable Care Act exchanges to buy medical coverage, that’s 1.2 million fewer enrollees than last year.
Epic, provider groups sue companies over alleged scheme to sell patient data
In a lawsuit, the EHR giant accuses Health Gorilla, et al., of posing as patient care entities to gain access to nearly 300,000 medical records, in violation of HIPAA. Health Gorilla vehemently denies the allegations.
FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Farapoint PFA catheter
The newest addition to the company's Farapulse PFA Platform was specifically approved to perform cavotricuspid isthmus ablation.
Haemonetics acquires Irish medtech company focused on vessel closure for up to $215M
The device at the heart of this transaction is the PerQseal Elite system, a fully bioabsorbable patch for percutaneous vessel closure. The technology has already gained key approvals in Europe.
Cardiovascular health in the United States: Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly
A new comprehensive report detailed the latest stats and trends in hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and many other areas of interest. “Progress in cardiovascular health depends on knowing where we stand,” the authors wrote. “To improve, we must measure—not occasionally, but consistently, transparently and with purpose.”

B. Braun recalls IV solutions over serious patient safety risks

Two lots of IV solution bags from the company were found to contain particulate matter that could cause blockages in blood vessels, killing a patient. To date, no serious adverse events have been reported.

Eko Health announced former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, a board-certified anesthesiologist and executive director of the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning at Purdue University, joined the company as a distinguished medical advisor.

Former US surgeon general joins Eko as medical advisor

"Eko is transforming how we detect cardiovascular disease—making cutting-edge, AI-powered tools accessible to frontline providers," said former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD.

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New hypertension management recs support use of interventional radiology procedure

In patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, the procedure has the potential to produce sustained blood pressure reductions for 36 months or longer.

‘Hybrid’ AI reading strategy cuts radiologists’ mammography workload by nearly 40%

Dutch imaging experts believe this new approach—letting artificial intelligence read cases only in which it is certain—could eventually serve as a solution to workforce shortages.

Patients file $5M class-action lawsuit against 1 of America’s oldest radiology practices

"Jane Doe,” who is under 18, and legal representatives claim Radiology Associates of Richmond failed to safeguard private health information.

Pioneering private practice and its 68 physicians join Strategic Radiology

North Carolina-based Eastern Radiologists announced the move on Tuesday, marking the 46th practice to join SR and eighth in the Tar Heel State.

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CVS Caremark hit with $289M judgment following whistleblower claim

That number includes $285 million in damages. CVS Health’s PBM was found to have committed fraud when it pressured insurers to overbill Medicare Advantage plans for patient care services.

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Biopharma company confirms ransomware attack as 176 GB data trove is posted

Indiana-based Inotiv confirmed the data breach in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Infamous cybercrime cell Qilin has claimed credit for the attack.

Management

ACA enrollment on the skids as Americans face higher premiums

Epic, provider groups sue companies over alleged scheme to sell patient data

FDA approves Boston Scientific’s Farapoint PFA catheter

Haemonetics acquires Irish medtech company focused on vessel closure for up to $215M

Cardiovascular health in the United States: Exploring the good, the bad and the ugly