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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Patients question radiology provider's billing practices after receiving notices from collections

Englewood, Colorado-based Radiology Imaging Associates says it has identified a software error likely responsible for the issue and is working to make corrections.

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90% of radiology residents rely on two online resources for help during their on-call shifts

Physicians surveyed trainees across three large metropolitan residency programs for their findings, shared in Clinical Imaging.

Radiologist running to become 1st female physician in the US Senate

The breast imaging specialist recently threw her hat into the ring for next year’s Democratic race for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin.

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4 lessons for radiologists to embrace generosity as ‘medical excellence’

Noted Indiana University radiologist and contributing writer for The Atlantic Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, shared his thoughts in a new Academic Radiology piece.

Mediterranean diet may prevent protein buildup key to memory loss and Alzheimer’s

Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging, detailed dietary surveys, and cognitive assessments for their findings, shared May 5 in Neurology.

Is there a radiologist on board? Why imaging providers must prepare for in-flight medical emergencies

Such scenarios are relatively common, with about 44,000 occurring each year, experts noted in a new report.

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Burnout crushing radiologists’ job fulfillment, with one-third intending to leave their organization

What's more, almost half of academic rads said the stress is impacting their sleep quality, according to results of a new wellness survey.

The high price of consolidation: Spike in imaging volumes pushing Medicare costs up $40M

The findings shared Monday in Health Affairs add to mounting evidence linking vertical integration to higher spending, a trend that's likely to increase in the coming years.

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.