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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Digirad acquires MD Office Solutions

Digirad Corporation, the Suwanee, Ga.-based mobile and in-office imaging service provider, has acquired MD Office Solutions, a mobile diagnostic imaging provider serving Northern California.

ACR 2015™ attendees to gain real-world advocacy skills to strengthen their practice and profession

Radiology professionals attending ACR 2015 will learn how to advocate for their practices, profession and patients at every level of government and use those skills in an exclusive Capitol Hill visit with their members of Congress. 

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Overutilization? CT utilization for falls up 150 percent since 2001

The number of adult patients who underwent CT scans for injuries resulting from falls increased dramatically from 2001-2010, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Bill to limit Stark Law penalties reintroduced in U.S. House

Last month, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Ron Kind (D-WI) re-introduced the Stark Administrative Simplification Act (HR 776), which aims to rein in the penalties that can be enforced against self-referral under the Stark Law.

Society of Interventional Radiology selects 23 fellows

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) elevated 23 new Fellows during the society's Annual Scientific Meeting, Feb. 28-March 5 in Atlanta.

Merge buys DR Systems for $70M

Merge Healthcare has announced that it has acquired DR Systems, the San Diego-based PACS vendor, in a deal worth $70 million.

Hospital report card: MGH shows appropriate use of imaging for low back pain

Standards for the appropriate use of medical imaging on patients complaining of low back pain in the emergency department (ED) are being followed successfully, at least at one high ranking institution, according to a study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Jacksonville Mayo Clinic planning radiology dept. renovation

The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., is getting set to renovate its 12,250 sq. ft. radiology waiting and dressing rooms, according to the Jacksonville’s The Daily Record.

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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. 

Radiology Business
Key Medicare reimbursement and No Surprises Act updates from RSNA 2024

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.