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.

Hospital network pauses radiology services at satellite lab following suspensions over vaccine mandate

The New York institution suspended 16 employees without pay who now have 30 days to get vaccinated or be terminated.

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‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.

Radiology department uncovers pain-inducing problems with at-home workstations

UPenn's virtual consults spotted ergonomic issues with many workspaces, with about 60% of providers reporting neck pain.

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Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain

Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.

Rad Partners expands CMO office, mammography providers' new executive and more leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine welcomes new C-suite members and the Joint Commission announces its next president and CEO.

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FDA authorizes first AI-based software used to spot prostate cancer

The tool helps pathologists spot areas of interest on biopsy images and is designed to be used as an assistant.

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With radiologist workforce shortages looming, one subspecialty faces ‘severe’ declines

A group of top rads called on their colleagues to reach out to residents, medical students and premedical students to help drum up interest.

Virtual interview format may become new normal for radiology residency match season

Residents who participated in the inaugural 2020-2021 online process analyzed the benefits and downsides.

Around the web

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.