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.

Medtronic shared new STROKE AF data on the Reveal Linq ICM

Medtronic ICM a cost-effective approach for reducing the risk of ischemic stroke

Remote monitoring with the Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor can improve outcomes without breaking the bank, according to new data being presented at the International Stroke Conference in Phoenix.

transthoracic echocardiogram images from 2024 ASE guidelines

American Society of Echocardiography shares updated expert recommendations on pediatric, neonatal echo

These new guidelines provide a fresh look at topics ASE has not addressed with official society recommendations in many years. 

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DOJ targets former imaging executive with new complaint over alleged kickback scheme

Back in October, a mobile cardiac imaging provider and its CEO agreed to pay $85 million to settle allegations they had participated in a kickback scheme. This latest DOJ complaint focuses on a former executive not named in that initial settlement. 

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Historic growth: Cleveland Clinic hires 4 new cardiothoracic surgeons to keep up with rising demand

One of the world's leading heart hospitals is seeing significant growth. This represents the first time it has hired four new cardiothoracic surgeons in a single 12-month period. 

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Cardiologist arrested for allegedly making ‘inappropriate sexual contact’ with multiple patients

Detectives believe there may be additional victims of the Texas cardiologist. Former patients with anything to report are being asked to call in and share their stories. 

Procyrion's Aortix percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) device

Heart failure specialists raise $58M for new device designed to improve cardiac, renal function

Researchers are presently tracking the safety and effectiveness of the new device in patients with ADHF compared to diuretics alone. 

FDA approves first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device, the EVOQUE system from Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards makes history, receives FDA approval for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device

The approval, based on positive results from the TRISCEND II trial, represents a significant milestone for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation. 

Cardiologist’s alleged sexual assaults prompt lawmakers to introduce new legislation

While Stephen Matthews sits in jail for allegedly raping women he met online, lawmakers are saying his case is evidence that dating apps need to be better regulated.

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

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