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.

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more
State-level regulation of AI: President Trump has turned his thinking into action.
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives
These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues. In 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options.
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions
According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent
According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

Bipartisan Congress leaders reach deal on surprise billing fix that has rankled radiologists

Lawmakers said they hope to attach this "important new patient protection" to the end-of-year funding package.

AHA, AMA, ANA to healthcare workers: ‘We urge you to get the COVID-19 vaccine’

Three of the most influential associations in U.S. healthcare are joining voices to press all healthcare workers: Please get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight

The cardiologist had been held against his will for nearly one week.

Hospital lays off nearly all its assistant radiologic technologists amid pandemic-driven financial crunch

The 365-bed New York facility recently notified 14 of its 19 assistant technologists that their positions would be eliminated as of Jan. 1.

EU trying to anticipate, head off threats AI may pose to human rights

Various scenarios within medical diagnostics are among the AI use cases that an official European watchdog has flagged as a potential source of hazards to fundamental human rights.

Radiology practices must become agile to navigate future COVID-19 peaks and valleys

Leaders must embrace innovation as discipline to quickly learn what works and what doesn't, one expert argued Sunday in JACR.

American Board of Radiology releases new guide detailing ins and outs of remote exams

ABR noted that books or notes, other individuals, cellphones, headsets, cameras, watches and calculators are not permitted in the room.

Cardiologist abducted in Nigeria

The Nigerian Medical Association responded to the news by going on strike, hoping this action will urge the perpetrators to release Vincent Uhegbu Maduka.

Management

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent