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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CT overtakes radiography as preferred method for detecting cervical spine issues in the ED

An analysis of Medicare claims data found that the utilization rate of cervical spine imaging in emergency departments more than tripled from 1994 to 2012.

Mobius3D quality assurance software receives FDA clearance

Mobius Medical Systems has announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Mobius3D quality assurance software.

NBA partners with GE Healthcare on $1.5 million in injury research funding

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, the league is also working to fund research focused on protecting players from injury.

PCORI earmarks more than $40 million for patient-centered research projects

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has announced $44.4 million in funding for 21 new clinical effectiveness research studies centered around patient care, according to a press release.

Educational simulation brings improved radiology acumen to medical students

An educational simulation portal integrated with clinical decision support (CDS) at point-of-order improves medical students’ test scores and should be considered for inclusion in undergraduate medical education curricula, according to results of a study recently published in the journal Academic Radiology.

Federal bill would put an end to in-office radiology self-referrals

Newly introduced legislation in the U.S. congress would end an in-office exemption pertaining to anti-self referral laws for diagnostic imaging services.

Better with time: Randomized controlled trials on the rise in rad research, but still room for improvement

Both the quality and quantity of radiologic randomized controlled trials has improved dramatically over the past 20 years, according to results of a new study published online in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Philips' low-dose CT suite cleared by FDA for lung cancer screening

Philips announced today that its suite of CT solutions has received 501(k) clearance from the FDA for low-dose lung cancer screening.

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Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

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. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

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.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.