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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ACR ‘extremely disappointed’ with CMS’s finalized proposal that could cost imaging field billions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently unveiled its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which is set to take effect on Jan. 1.

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Medical malpractice lawsuit alleges botched IR procedure contributed to patient’s death

The claim also charges that the interventional radiologist did nothing to confirm the proper placement of a catheter, such as ordering necessary imaging.

Nearly 70% of radiology practices have applied for financial relief during the pandemic

The American College of Radiology and Radiology Business Management Association queried more than 200 U.S. providers for their survey findings, published Tuesday in JACR.

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Radiologist can sue former practice over age-related firing, judge rules

A Nevada radiologist can move forward with a lawsuit against his former practice, charging that he was fired after complaining about age discrimination.

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Siemens buying Varian for $16B; lawmakers slam Philips contract, plus more radiology vendor news

Also, Hologic criticizes new American Cancer Society screening guidelines, while GE Healthcare and Merit Medical see sales slide in second quarter. 

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HIMSS pushes 2021 meeting back 5 months: ‘We just felt that March was too much of a risk’

The Chicago-based Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society officially announced Friday that it’s moving HIMSS21 in Las Vegas back to Aug. 9-13. 

Imaging accreditation org RadSite announces new CMO, and other recent radiology job changes

Radiology Partners' president steps down, ASTRO names new president-elect, and more imaging workforce moves from this past month.

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RSNA awarded federal grant to create radiology training hub in Africa

The $750,000 in funding will be used to establish a new educational institution, part of the organization's Global Learning Centers program launched last year.

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.