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.

Man admits role in car accident scheme, defrauding insurers with unnecessary imaging exams

The Hudson County, New Jersey, individual used local auto body shop employees and healthcare providers in a cash-for-referrals plot, which led to an estimated $3.5 million in total losses.

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FDA clears new AI algorithm for triaging pneumothorax

London-based imaging tech company Behold.ai received the green-light for its red dot “instant triage” platform.

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5 coronavirus priorities from one radiology department at the epicenter of the outbreak

The editorial board of Radiology has established a team of imaging experts who are actively coordinating, developing and implementing readiness policies for COVID-19.

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Implementing CT as front-line tool for COVID-19 diagnosis requires 'urgent discussion,' radiologists say

A group of four U.K.-based thoracic radiologists analyzed the pros and cons of ramping up computed tomography imaging amid the recent pandemic, editorializing their thoughts in the BMJ.

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Pinpointing CT features of coronavirus can determine patients' disease severity

Imaging findings vary according to an individual's COVID-19 disease state, researchers reported recently, which can help clinicians develop effective treatment strategies.

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MSK ultrasound code tweak curbed clincians' overuse, analysis finds

Current procedural terminology fixes helped stymie a concerning growth in the use of extremity nonvascular ultrasound, researchers reported in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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American Board of Radiology canceling exams in response to coronavirus outbreak

In particular, the doc-certification nonprofit said it’s canning both diagnostic radiology and radioisotope safety testing slated for April 6 in Tucson, Arizona.

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Patient shielding no longer necessary during imaging exams, top radiology groups say

Various U.K. radiologic societies declared contact shielding offers "minimal or no benefit," encouraging the field to focus on other areas of radiation protection instead.

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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.