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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AMA: Nine institutions made major improvements in physician burnout

Physician burnout is a widespread problem across the healthcare industry, but nine organizations stand out in their commitment and progress to prevent and alleviate the issue, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Hospital groups launch suit against HHS

Hospital groups have launched a lawsuit against HHS over its new outpatient prospective payment system rule, which was finalized in November.

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Humana to buy back $750M in stocks

Health insurance and services provider Humana has announced it will accelerate stock repurchase of $750 million.

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CVS launches new PBM pricing model

As CVS Health continues to deal with the closure of its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) branch is moving ahead with a new pricing model. The new focus could help guarantee net cost predictability and simplify pricing.

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CVS-Aetna deal faces hurdle as WellCare buys out Part D biz

CVS Health has closed its $69 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna after the deal was approved by all necessary regulators, but the transaction has hit a snag after a judge requested more information from the Department of Justice.

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Trump administration details state of healthcare competition

In the midst of a major consolidation period in the healthcare industry, a new report from the Trump administration sheds light on the current state of competition in the space.

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Several healthcare startups named as finalists for IBM Watson's AI competition

Thirty teams are advancing in IBM Watson’s international AI competition, with healthcare startups making up more than half of the top 10 finalists.

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Lyft hires vice president of healthcare

Ride-sharing company Lyft has hired its first vice president of healthcare, Megan Callahan, the company announced last week.

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The FDA recently cleared the company's cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead ECGs.

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico. 

U.S. cardiology groups have worked together to propose the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine for certifying cardiologists. Now, after many months of waiting, a final decision is expected by the end of February.