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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Nanox signs agreement to deploy 1,000 medical imaging systems in Africa

The distribution deal with Nigeria-based medical supply company EiLEENO Pharma will move the country closer to providing affordable, comprehensive medical checks each year.

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Most referring providers fine with radiologists delivering imaging results; some patients remain hesitant

Variation among physician and patient preferences requires an individualized approach to communicating findings, Weill Cornell Medicine experts wrote in JACR.

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American Medical Association approves 1st artificial intelligence CPT code specific to radiology

The "industry milestone" will help radiologists spot incidental vertebral compression fractures during chest CT exams.

5 ways radiologists can utilize creative thinking when interpreting exams

Medicine is typically a logic-driven field, but experts say innovative thinking can make any provider better.

ASRT names governance chief; GE Healthcare hires new CEO and more radiology executive news

Plus, AI specialist TeraRecon welcomes its new president and a renowned musculoskeletal radiologist passes.

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Radiology ranks tops among specialties with physicians worth more than $5M

Imaging providers ranked only behind internal medicine physicians and tied with cardiology and orthopedic docs, according to a survey from Medscape.

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Man sues private imaging provider over ‘useless’ $1,500 MRI scan

Richard O'Brien said he shouldn't be on the hook for exam costs after doctors couldn't download imaging data nor receive his files electronically from radiology provider Priority.

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Medical hypnosis a calming alternative to anesthesia for claustrophobic MRI patients

Guided meditation helped all patients complete their exams and produced high-quality scans comparable to using pharmacological interventions.

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.