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 issues 7-step plan to get radiology practices back to business

More than a dozen doctors from all corners of the country contributed to the document, which represents the official position of the American College of Radiology. 

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4 steps toward building durable trust upon COVID transparency

Leaders of academic medical departments could and should act now to turn the present public-health crisis into an opportunity for ensuring long-term team cohesion, suggest radiologist leaders at Vanderbilt.

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Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine the latest to cancel its in-person conference

SIIM said the decision was influenced by both continued travel restrictions among its members and a desire to quell the spread of COVID-19. 

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5 essential organizing elements for COVID-facing radiology orgs

The urban island nation of Singapore had the second highest count of COVID-19 cases outside of China by early February. Two radiologists and an infectious-disease specialist living and working there share what they’ve learned so far.

Imaging researchers warn of possible blood clot dangers from new coronavirus

The Radiological Society of North America recently released a barrage of information highlighting this emerging clinical concern. 

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US Imaging experts cast further doubts about CT’s place in radiologists’ COVID diagnosis toolkit

A group of a 11 U.S. imaging experts are the latest to join this group, publishing their reservations in the American Journal of Roentgenology. 

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4 constructive coping strategies for rads (and others) with COVID-induced downtime

The authors aim their tips at radiologists. However, the activities are broad enough to apply to anyone who’s missing the feeling of making a meaningful contribution to a formerly frenetic workplace.

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RBMA tackles COVID crisis, other issues with new podcast

The Radiology Business Management Association is offering chatty yet meaty podcasts on the business of radiology for listening anytime. Subscriptions are free and open to anyone who’s interested. 

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.