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.

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Conspiracy at Chicago safety net hospital leads to fourth indictment

Three executives at Loretta Hospital were allegedly receiving cash bribes from a local businessman who operated medical supply companies.

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Physician earns $2M judgment from Ascension in a wrongful termination lawsuit

Timothy Story, MD, said Ascension St. Vincent Medical Center damaged his career and reputation after they fired him without cause. After a three-and-a-half year legal trial, a jury in Indiana agreed. 

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CMS updates Medicare coverage for AI-powered coronary plaque assessments

The new policy goes into effect in November, improving Medicare coverage for a technology that has rapidly gained momentum in recent years.

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Teva settles with DOJ for $450M to resolve latest price fixing allegations

The world's largest generic drug manufacturer allegedly paid charities kickbacks to cover patient co-pays in an effort to inflate the price tag of its multiple sclerosis treatment.

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Annual ‘Honor Roll’ released, recognizing best children’s hospitals in the US

The 18th annual rankings of the nation's best children's hospitals has been released by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting the top places for young patients to receive exceptional care in 2024-2025.

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ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane

Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina. 

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Survey turns up a ‘troubling disconnect’ between clinicians and IT pros, finds operations leaders ‘caught in the middle’

Some 60% of IT professionals and 51% of operational leaders admit they’re reluctant to involve clinicians in software decisions. 

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Cardiovascular Business
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

AI in Healthcare
From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.