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.

Highmark sues over reduced ACA risk-corridor payments

Highmark is suing the federal government for $196 million in risk-corridor payments it says agencies are required to pay out under the Affordable Care Act, despite funding constraints put in place by Congress.

Bringing the 'entrepreneurial spirit' to American healthcare

Susannah Fox, the chief technology officer of the Department of Health and Human Services, recently shared her efforts and advice on encouraging innovation in the healthcare space.

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Physicians sue HHS over out-of-network payments

A lawsuit against HHS from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) claims the current regulations allow insurers to underpay for emergency services when the hospital is out-of-network.

Vermont may be first state to require drugmakers explain price increases

Legislation waiting for the signature of Vermont’s governor would make the state the first to require pharmaceutical manufacturers to justify raising drug prices.

Overnight Healthcare: Zika fight enters new phase

House Republicans have introduced a bill that would provide $622 million in funding to fight the Zika virus this year, paid for by shifting funds that were intended to fight Ebola.

Physicians criticize Medicare Part B proposal at hearing

A proposed change to reduce reimbursement rates under Medicare Part B was largely panned by medical professionals who testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

NH, AZ join interstate licensing compact

The two states have enacted legislation adopting the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and another three may soon be joining.

Hackers crack into DeKalb Healthcare's computer system

DeKalb Health in Indiana is the latest victim in the fight against hackers as the healthcare system reported that its administrative computer systems have become infected with ransomware. 

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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.

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. 

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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