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.

Cerner completes $1.3B acquisition of Siemens Health Services

Cerner announced it has completed its acquisition of Siemens Health Services, finalizing a $1.3 billion deal made public last August.

Radiology resident discrepancy rates low, improve over time

Preliminary reports from on-call radiology residents have a low rate of major discrepancies when compared to corresponding faculty reporting, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Despite increased ED visits, imaging rates stabilize

Growth in CT and MRI rates in emergency department visits has slowed over the past decade, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

AMA response to HHS announcement on setting goals and timeline for shifting Medicare reimbursements from volume to value

AMA President Robert M. Wah, M.D. issued the following statement in response to today's HHS announcement regarding new goals for transitioning Medicare's payment system.

Radiography, nuclear medicine education program enrollments dipped in 2014

As program directors put the squeeze on admissions, the number of first-year students enrolling in radiography and nuclear medicine programs declined last year, while radiation therapy programs saw enrollment rates tick upward, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

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Being more social

Radiology leaders have been calling for a more visible role for radiologists in recent years to better ingrain the value of the specialty in the minds of patients and other providers. To communicate effectively, however, you have to meet your audience where they are, and that means social media.

Lost connection: When a safety improvement initiative fails to find support

Sometimes, the best laid plans for improving safe interaction with imaging equipment fail to gain traction.

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Singleton, pioneering pediatric radiologist, dies at 94

Edward Singleton, MD, the first physician hired at Houston’s Texas Children’s Hospital in 1952 died Jan. 10 at the age of 94.

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.