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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‘You are not the only single parent’: Fired rad technologist sues employer claiming discrimination

Yuliya Lykhonosov was terminated after a positive COVID-19 test forced her child's day care to close, leaving her with no other available options amid the pandemic.

60% of female radiologists have been victims of sexual harassment at work, underscoring need for change

Meanwhile, nearly 85% reported facing gender discrimination, according to a small survey of women in the specialty published recently.

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New generic drug company named after Mark Cuban first founded by a part-time radiologist

Alex Oshmyansky, MD, PhD, who works weekends as a staff radiologist, first founded the Dallas-based startup in 2018.

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ACR offers update on radiology report access under new information-blocking rules

Radiologists had previously sought clarity around the practice of waiting to release rad reports via patient portals.

YouTube remains an untapped resource to help educate the next generation of radiologists

Radiology organizations such as RSNA and Johns Hopkins have had success using the platform, but the specialty can do much more to advance imaging education, experts explained in Academic Radiology.

Cancer institute’s new molecular imaging expert; Rural system hires radiology director, and more leadership news

Plus, Johns Hopkins radiologist joins scientific advisory board, new interventional rad leadership, and Strategic Radiology's latest C-suite hire.

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Hybrid lung cancer screening program could save Medicare millions in follow-up spending

Combining the Lung CT Screening Reporting and Data System with AI-based malignancy risk scoring bolstered exam specificity up to 96%, compared to 66% when using Lung-RADS alone.

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Judge denies Cleveland Clinic’s move to dismiss lawsuit alleging ‘deceptive’ radiology billing practices

Amanda van Brakle claims the healthcare giant violated the Ohio Consumer Sales Practice Act and alleges its dishonest practices created confusion and stress that financially hurt patients.

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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.