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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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of fraud

The Silicon Valley company was founded in 2003 and eventually grew to be worth nearly $9 billion.

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8 simple tips to help radiologists work smarter, not harder

While informatics and information technology tools are essential, individuals can take a number of steps to improve their day-to-day productivity.

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New lawsuit alleges Duke is working to ‘destroy’ private physicians group

Meanwhile, representatives with the institution say the suit "has no basis in fact or law" and that the university plans to fight it.

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Five hospital groups join AHA, AMA legal challenge against surprise billing provision

The Federation of American Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges are among those organizations that filed an amicus brief in December.

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National healthcare spending jumped 9.7% last year, topping $4.1 trillion

Much of the hike was due to a quick upturn in government spending during the pandemic, including the $122B Provider Relief Fund and $53B Paycheck Protection Program.

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Healthcare deals were up 56% in 2021, with a few topping $5 billion

Physician medical groups and the managed care and rehabilitation sectors were top targets for deals last year, according to a new report from PwC.

Medical companies among top franchises in 2021

Several healthcare names have cracked the rankings of the top franchises in 2021 by Franchise Times.

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Baxter acquires global medical technology firm for estimated $12.5 billion

The Deerfield, Illinois-based company also announced a few important leadership changes to go along with its purchase of Hillrom.

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Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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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