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.

New business model helps private cardiology practices stay independent
The new approach allows private practices to expand and evolve without being acquired.
FDA approves smallest defibrillation lead of its kind for LBBA placement
The OmniaSecure defibrillation lead from Medtronic is already approved for placement in the right ventricle. This latest approval covers the left bundle branch area, opening the door for conduction system pacing and other advanced techniques.
Man wins $10M jury verdict after ED physicians order wrong imaging exam
The incident left John Douglas Cox, a mechanic in Washington’s Clark County, partially paralyzed after physicians failed to promptly diagnose and treat a spinal infection.
Healthcare educators: Want to stabilize nurse staffing for years to come? Stand up for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program
Federal policy is bandaging localized nursing shortages while ignoring the patient’s serious internal illness.
FTC homes in on healthcare
The federal regulatory agency that exists to protect consumers and promote competition across the economy is newly focused on patients and clinicians as well as taxpayers.

No Surprises Act could have ‘substantial’ impact on radiology practices, regardless of network status

That’s according to a new analysis penned by several experts in the field and published in RSNA's Radiology.

Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults

The NHS employee is now being investigated for 13 different crimes, including the murder of a 75-year-old stroke patient.

7% of cardiologists worth at least $5M—more than almost any other specialty

The report also found that 18% of cardiologists are still paying off their student loans.

Notable regulatory approvals of emerging technologies over the past 30 days

Along with AI in its various iterations, the list may include virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, robotics and other technologies currently changing healthcare delivery.

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Surprise medical billing ban one step closer as Biden administration unveils final rule

Radiology advocates said late Thursday that they're conducting a "thorough review" of the new rule, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

5 ways radiologists can utilize creative thinking when interpreting exams

Medicine is typically a logic-driven field, but experts say innovative thinking can make any provider better.

ASRT names governance chief; GE Healthcare hires new CEO and more radiology executive news

Plus, AI specialist TeraRecon welcomes its new president and a renowned musculoskeletal radiologist passes.

American College of Radiology underscores opposition to nonphysician imaging interpretation, supervision

ACR on Thursday urged the specialty to stay “vigilant” in ensuring that physician extenders remain under the watch of a trained professional.

Management

New business model helps private cardiology practices stay independent

FDA approves smallest defibrillation lead of its kind for LBBA placement

Man wins $10M jury verdict after ED physicians order wrong imaging exam

Healthcare educators: Want to stabilize nurse staffing for years to come? Stand up for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program

FTC homes in on healthcare