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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3 authors of controversial hydroxychloroquine study retract paper

Three authors of a research study on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients published in The Lancet have retracted their paper after it was met with backlash and scientific questions.

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Despite revenue declines, most health CFOs will invest in digital transformation

Only 12% of chief financial officers of hospital and health provider organizations say they plan to cut or defer spending on digital transformation of their financial systems despite 100% saying they expect a significant revenue decline this year due to the coronavirus.

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Former FDA Commissioner: COVID-19 vaccine may be seasonal

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb expects a vaccine for the new coronavirus, COVID-19, will be seasonal, akin to a flu shot.

White House health advisor concerned coronavirus vaccine immunity won’t last forever

Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and White House public health advisor, is concerned that a potential vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, may not deliver long-term immunity.

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Scientists, physicians question research on hydroxychloroquine

A group consisting of 140 scientists and physicians has spoken out against a study published in The Lancet that found an association between the use of the drug hydroxychloroquine and a higher death rate among COVID-19 patients.

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In wake of George Floyd’s death, cardiovascular groups denounce ‘incidents of racism and violence’

The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have collaborated on a joint statement that touches on the death of George Floyd and its connection to the cardiovascular health of racial minorities in the United States.   

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Cerner names new chief technology officer

Jerome Labat has been hired as Cerner Corporation’s new chief technology officer.

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Trump promises to break US away from WHO

President Trump has stated he wants to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization.

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

Mark Isenberg, executive vice president of Zotec Partners, discusses key developments that will reshape the specialty this year. 

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.