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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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Stepping Away from Fee for Service: CMS Proposes Bundling Payments for CAD Care

A new reimbursement model for cardiac care delivery could launch as early as July 1, 2017—giving cardiologists less than a year to prepare to practice in an environment with more risks and different opportunities. Get engaged now, say the experts. 

Amgen expands CV portfolio with 2 agreements with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Amgen and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announced Sept. 29 that the companies had signed two agreements to develop and commercialize RNA interference (RNAi) therapies for cardiovascular disease.

Despite reimbursement changes, cardiologists’ compensation continues to increase

In 2015, the median compensation for cardiologists working in hospital integrated practices increased to $577,756, and the median compensation for cardiologists working in private groups increased to $486,777, according to a survey from MedAxiom.

Medtronic hires Mark Ploof as senior vice president

Medtronic hired Mark Ploof as senior vice president of global operations and business operations.

3 reasons patients should call 9-1-1 when having a heart attack

There’s no way to sugar coat it: Ambulance rides are expensive. According to a 2012 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, ambulance rides can range from $224 to $2,204 per transport for Medicare beneficiaries. Despite their cost, when experiencing chest pains, the fare is worth the life-saving outcome.

Intensive blood pressure management may be cost-effective

An analysis found that intensive blood pressure management for patients with hypertension and an increased risk for cardiovascular events costs $23,777 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained.

ACC submits comments to CMS regarding payment proposals

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Sept. 6 regarding the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for 2017.

FDA investigates allegations against St. Jude Medical

The FDA is investigating allegations about cybersecurity flaws in St. Jude Medical’s cardiac devices, Reuters reports.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Health Imaging
New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.