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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Review of appropriateness criteria reveals gaps

A review of the appropriateness of outpatient abdominal and pelvic CT and MRI exams conducted by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City found that most exams with relevant American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria were appropriate and were more likely to lead to a significant result.

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International Day of Radiology to focus on brain imaging

This Nov. 8 will mark the third annual International Day of Radiology, a campaign that aims to help the public better understand the role of medical imaging in healthcare. This year, participating societies will focus on the theme of brain imaging.

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Patient Pathways and Better Outcomes: The Future of Radiology

Sponsored by Sectra

In ancient Roman times, all roads led to Rome. From one monument in central Rome, all roads began and distances were measured. Today, the patient is at the center of care—with success measured in wellness, improved outcomes, reduced variability, increased quality and higher patient engagement and patient satisfaction scores.

ACR Foundation announces new Global Humanitarian Awards

Individuals and organizations providing or increasing access to quality radiological services for patients in low- to middle-income countries* and underserved areas of the United States are encouraged to apply for the American College of Radiology Foundation’s (ACRF) new Global Humanitarian Awards.

Fun and games (and a safety reminder) with a decommissioned MRI magnet

When a group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, learned that an MRI machine was set to be decommissioned, they did the safe and responsible thing—they tossed a bunch of magnetic objects at it to see what would happen.

Rising use of cardiac stress tests with imaging racks up $500M in excess costs

Utilization of cardiac stress tests with imaging has been rising over the past 20 years, with more than one-third of such tests likely to be inappropriate, according to a study published in the Oct. 7 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. These inappropriate tests were associated with annual costs of more than $500 million.

ACR Continuous Professional Improvement Program, now available online

Traditionally offered in print, the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) self-assessment program is now available in a convenient online format.

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The ACA effect

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its ramifications loomed large in headlines this week, with the Obama administration crowing about the money the reform bill will save. Meanwhile, one radiologist published an editorial pointing out that one of the promised side benefits of the ACA may not actually materialize.

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.