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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Hospitalizations for opioid abuse double, costs quadruple in 10 years

Hospitalizations related to opioid abuse/dependence doubled while inpatient charges almost quadrupled between 2002 and 2012.

New CMS fire safety rule includes sprinkler requirement for high-rise buildings

CMS is updating its fire safety guidelines for the first time in 13 years with several new standards on automatic sprinkler systems, and allowing aerosol alcohol-based hand rub dispensers.

Volume dips, value skyrockets for healthcare M&As in 2016

The healthcare industry has seen fewer mergers and acquisitions to start 2016, but those that have taken place are much larger in terms of value.

Health Care M&A Deal Volume Slips in Q1:2016, As Deal Value Surges, According to Health Care M&A News

NORWALK, CT – May 3, 2016 – Health care merger and acquisition activity began to slow down in the first quarter of 2016. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2015, deal volume decreased 7%, to 351 transactions. Deal volume was also down 7% compared with the same quarter the year before. Combined spending in the first quarter reached $79.5 billion, an increase of 87% compared with the $42.5 billion spent in the previous quarter, according to Health Care M&A News. 

CMS finalizes quality measure plan for MACRA transition

Following the rollout of the final MACRA rule, CMS has released its final framework for its Quality Measure Development Plan (MDP) to support its new reporting paths.

European study says fasting unnecessary for cholesterol tests

Two European medical associations have published a study that argues for non-fasting assessment of plasma lipid profiles.

AMA to educate doctors on value-based care models

The American Medical Association announced a series of online resources for physicians choosing new payment models that emphasize value-based care.

New health startups dealing with increased FDA scrutiny

As more health-related tech startups emerge in Silicon Valley, the FDA and other government agencies are stepping up their presence in the region like never before.

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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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