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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The 10 most interesting Health Imaging stories of 2019

It’s no surprise that AI dominated the landscape this past year, but there were still a number of important stories that will likely become trending topics as radiology continues to evolve.

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Radiology practice suspends mammography exams after FDA review

The ACR analyzed a small sample of mammograms completed at Raleigh Radiology Blue Ridge over a two year period, finding quality problems in some images.

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Fujifilm eyes purchase of Hitachi’s imaging business for $1.5B

The Tokyo-based company hopes to add scale to better compete with the top global players in imaging. 

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Congress moves to permanently repeal medical device tax

Legislators are expected to pass the bill this week, which will then be sent on to President Trump to sign into law before government funding expires at midnight Friday.

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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center names new radiology chair

The Cleveland, Ohio-based institution is considered University Hospital’s flagship academic medical center.

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Call triage assistants may eliminate stressors that contribute to radiology trainee burnout

Employing a nonphysician to answer reading room phone calls can limit distractions and make life easier for on-call radiology residents.

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Senate confirms Stephen Hahn to lead FDA

Hahn is chief of radiation oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

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6 takeaways for radiologists from the past decade of breast cancer-related malpractice lawsuits

There's a 50% chance a radiologist will be tangled up in a malpractice claim by the time they turn 60. Researchers looked at the past 10 years of breast-cancer related lawsuits to better understand the medicolegal environment.

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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.