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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Experience matters: Early career radiology residents struggle with complex CT interpretations when fatigued

Emory University radiologists called the variation in fatigued-resident efficiency "new and interesting information" that may inform scheduling approaches during training.

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Industry lobbyists urge lawmakers to include imaging tech in national stockpile: 5 recommendations for the next pandemic

MITA points out that medical imaging has been "invaluable" during the COVID-19 crisis, and wants federal officials to ensure radiology is at the forefront when planning for future health emergencies.

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FDA grants Qure.ai clearance for its AI-based emergency head CT triage tool

The Mumbai, India-headquartered company says its tool fits directly into the radiology workflow and flags important cases on the clinician's worklist.

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New open access journal will rapidly review COVID-19 research, debunk false information

MIT Press will oversee Rapid Reviews: COVID-19 and says its peer review process will only take days, compared to the standard month required for typical workflows.

Jailed radiologist charged with rape, battery cites COVID-19 for release request

The former Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center radiologist has been in jail for the past five months on 13 counts, the Boston Herald reported.

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Following intense pressure, American Board of Radiology plans to virtually administer exams beginning in 2021

Radiologists across the country had pushed for a 2020 offering of online testing. However, the Tucson, Arizona-based doc-certification group noted that it could not start with the transition until next year.

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Radiology technician settles for $350K in harassment lawsuit

Brandi Toscano dropped her lawsuit against Oregon Health & Science University that claimed she was continually harassed by a coworker over a two-year period.

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Walmart expands its imaging, healthcare footprint with two new primary care clinics

The retail giant's first Arkansas location opened this month, along with a new location in Loganville, Georgia.

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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.