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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Confronting Ebola: Radiology’s Role & How to Prepare

The arrival of the Ebola virus in the U.S. last year caught at least one medical facility off guard and has prompted officials to rethink response protocols when it comes to the highly fatal, infectious disease.

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Super Careers: Radiology from Start to Finish

Radiology is constantly changing, and that goes for more than just the technologies being used.

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What’s In Store for 2015?

The more things change, the more they stay the same, or so the saying goes. Seems apt when looking ahead to the big stories looming in 2015 for imaging.

Infographic: Gender in radiology

For the first time ever, the 2014 American College of Radiology Commission on Human Resources Workforce Survey included questions regarding gender in the radiology profession. The results of these gender-based questions were compiled, analyzed and published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Take a look at some of the survey's findings in this infographic. 

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Closing in on another SGR deadline

Maybe the 18th time is the charm? After 17 temporary patches to the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, a permanent solution seems closer than ever before.

Bipartisan coalition introduces SGR repeal bill

Senate and House leaders officially introduced legislation aimed at permanently repealing and replacing the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula.

N.J. radiologists giving facetime to patients

Putting a face on radiology and interacting directly with patients has been a goal of the specialty for several years now, and popular media outlets are taking notice.

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Imaging societies call on Congress to finally replace SGR

With a permanent replacement for Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula tantalizingly close at hand, a letter signed by more than 700 medical associations, including dozens of imaging societies, is calling on Congress to finally finish the job.

Around the web

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. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.