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.

Microsoft: Ransomware hit nearly 400 healthcare entities this year—a 300% rise since 2015
A study from Microsoft on the impact of ransomware found unaffected nearby hospitals see a rise in stroke and cardiac arrest cases, in addition to an influx of patients.
10 ways AI, robotics are improving pediatric care in real-world settings
For whatever reason, the grownups seem to get all the attention when talk turns to AI in healthcare. All the kiddos get to do is look on and listen in. Now comes a worthy little effort to balance the seesaw.
Feds make it official: Change data breach was the largest in healthcare history, impacting 100M
Updated reporting from HHS shows UnitedHealth Group's estimate that roughly one-third of people in the U.S. would be affected was correct.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults
Pfizer's Abrysvo vaccine can now be prescribed to all adults 18 and older at high risk for severe RSV complications, including pregnant women.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York sued over ‘ghost networks’
Thousands of patients have filed a class-action lawsuit against the insurer for issuing directories of providers who were out-of-network and did not take BCBS health plans.

AI in Healthcare 2020 Leadership Survey Report: AI has moved into the mainstream

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The future is now. It’s here. Health systems are hiring data scientists and spending on infrastructure. Read more

AI in Healthcare 2020 Leadership Survey Report: C-level healthcare leaders are leading the charge to AI

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AI has earned the attention of the C-suite, with some 40% of survey respondents saying their strategy is coming from the top down. The top 5 key stakeholders in decision-making are the CEO, CIO, CFO, COO and CMO. Read more

34M Americans know someone who died because they couldn’t afford healthcare

A shocking number of Americans know someone, either a friend or family member, in the past five years who died because they couldn’t afford to receive necessary medical treatment, according to a new Gallup and West Health study.

November 12, 2019

CMS proposes more Medicaid oversight

CMS has proposed a new rule intended to increase oversight of the fiscal integrity of the Medicaid program. Specifically, the proposal would increase reporting on supplemental payments, clarify some Medicaid financing definitions and attempt to crack down on questionable financing mechanisms.

November 12, 2019

How should AI be regulated?

As AI technologies have continued to evolve all over the world, it has become more and more evident that proper regulation is necessary.

November 12, 2019

AI in Healthcare 2020 Leadership Survey Report: Meet the Survey Respondents

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AI in Healthcare 2020 Leadership Survey Report: The Doctor Says

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AI is “very important” or “absolutely essential” to strategy and future plans (72%). Read more

AI in Healthcare 2020 Leadership Survey Report: From the C-Suite

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34% work for health systems “advanced” and “proficient” in AI. Read more

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Cardiovascular Business

Q&A: Why are cardiovascular devices involved in so many recalls? FDA policies may be to blame

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.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

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.

Cardiovascular Business

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.

Management

Microsoft: Ransomware hit nearly 400 healthcare entities this year—a 300% rise since 2015

10 ways AI, robotics are improving pediatric care in real-world settings

Feds make it official: Change data breach was the largest in healthcare history, impacting 100M

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults

Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York sued over ‘ghost networks’

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