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.

Is it time for healthcare to have a digital code of ethics?

Entering the digital age has changed a lot of fundamental things in healthcare. Records are computerized, telehealth is booming and your phone can even detect an array of diseases. As the healthcare industry evolves into a more technologically savvy place, a code of ethics may be needed for the digital space.

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Study: Prescribing patterns change after states pass medical marijuana laws

States which had legalized marijuana use for medicinal purposes saw a combined drop of $165.2 million in Medicare Part D spending in 2013, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.

“Zapping” the cancer away

Soon, physicians might be able to help patients “zap the cancer away” with the development of the effect electric fields have on cancer cells.

New screening test for biomarkers are able to determine recurrence of colon cancer at better rates

Researchers from Ludwig have found a way to use biomarkers in blood to determine the rate of reoccurrence for colon cancer and the efficacy of chemotherapy following surgery. 

FTC won’t challenge West Virginia hospital merger

After a string of losses for the Federal Trade Commission on blocking hospital consolidation, the agency voted to drop its administrative complaint against the proposed merger between two West Virginia hospitals.

Chicago reaches deal with Pfizer to disclose addiction risks in opioid marketing

As part of an agreement with the city of Chicago, Pfizer will implement a written code of conduct to disclose the risks of opioid use when promoting its medications to both patients and physicians.

Connecticut ACA co-op could be next to shut down

HealthyCT, Connecticut’s nonprofit health insurance co-op, is being placed under supervision by the state after CMS said it will owe millions in risk-adjustment payments.

HHS loses in court over fixed indemnity insurance rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that HHS can’t limit the sale of fixed indemnity insurance plans as only a supplement to coverage that meets Affordable Care Act standards.

Around the web

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses some of the biggest obstacles facing the specialty in the new year. 

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.