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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BCBS data network expanding to drive improved outcomes

All 36 independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies will contribute comprehensive data on healthcare quality and costs to Blue Cross Blue Shield Axis (BCBS Axis), collecting the data from more than 2.3 billion procedures conducted annually from mor ethan 20,000 healthcare facilities and 540,000 physicians.

AHA warns of scam

The American Heart Association (AHA) warned of a scam in which people are identifying themselves as AHA CEO Nancy Brown and/or AHA chief mission officer Meighan Girgus and contacting individuals for job interviews.

GE Healthcare isn’t for sale and won’t be, says top brass

When GE Capital sold its entire Healthcare Financial Services (HFS) business to Capital One for close to $9 billion, including $8.5 billion in outstanding loans, some wondered whether GE was looking to get out of healthcare altogether. 

Health insurance deals may increase costs for hospitals, physicians and patients

Two proposed mergers among four of the five largest health insurance companies in the U.S. would decrease competition and increase costs for hospitals, physicians and patients, according to an American Medical Association (AMA) analysis.

Medicare wellness visits causing confusion

When the Affordable Care Act first went into effect, one of the perceived benefits for physicians was the three new billing codes that cover various “wellness visits” for Medicare Part B patients. But so far, the perk is failing to live up to expectations. 

U-Michigan launches $100M big data initiative

Healthcare is one of four areas targeted by the University of Michigan's $100 million, five-year big data initiative. 

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A simple concept to improve care

With all the cutting-edge software programs designed to help providers track trends, it seems the relatively simple concept of transparency is driving significant change. 

Survey shows dismal ICD-10 readiness

More than half of healthcare organizations are not yet ready for the Oct. 1 ICD-10 transition, according to a new survey.

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Cardiovascular Business
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

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.

AI in Healthcare
From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.