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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Princeton health economist says ACA death spiral has arrived

With rising premiums and the departure of major insurers, there’s been plenty of pessimism towards the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, but Princeton University health economist Uwe Reinhardt, PhD, has an even harsher assessment on their future.

Verisk Health rebrands as Verscend Technologies under new management

After years of operating as Verisk Health, the data-driven healthcare company is giving itself a makeover with a rebranding initiative.

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6 ACA exchange reforms suggested by AHA

In a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, the American Hospital Association (AHA) suggested several possible changes to the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, arguing “swift action” is needed to stabilize the markets.

Orlando hospitals to waive $5.5 million in care of nightclub shooting

Two Orlando hospitals will not pursue more than $5.5 million in care expenses incurred by victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in June. Orlando Regional Health Center and Florida Hospital announced they’d be waiving their fees as gestures of “kindness” and “goodwill.” 

FDA recommends Zika testing for all blood donations

The FDA is advising all U.S. states and territories to screen donated blood and blood components for the Zika virus, a major expansion of screening efforts to prevent spread of the mosquito-borne virus through blood supplies.

Pfizer acquires pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will soon acquire AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical and biologics company in London, as it expands its Essential Health portfolio.

Mylan CEO claims to be frustrated in wake of EpiPen price controversy

EpiPens have been in the news lately—and not for the right reasons. The 400 percent increase in price over the last decade for the medication for allergic reactions has drawn criticism from the highest places.

Creative Medical Technology Holdings developing ovary regeneration technology

Creative Medical Technology has filed a patent application for a type of stem cell technology that can regenerate failing ovaries, a method that can help women suffering from premature ovarian failure.

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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. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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