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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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Why the Affordable Care Act may not rein in ED imaging

One of the side effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act championed by its supporters was supposed to be a drop in emergency department (ED) volumes, however, an editorial published online Sept. 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology argues this drop may not be realized.

Former San Antonio radiology chief sentenced in fraud case

Retired Army Master Sgt. Lawrence Peter Fenti, a former chief administrator in the radiology department at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in an $8 million kickback scheme, according to a report from the San Antonio Express-News.

N.J. imaging centers allowed to reopen following kickback accusations

Eleven New Jersey imaging centers operated by Diagnostic Imaging Affiliates, which is currently involved in a Medicaid fraud investigation, will be allowed to reopen by order of a Superior Court judge in Morristown, according to a report from NJ.com.

Image Gently urges dental professionals to child-size radiation dose

The Image Gently® campaign has developed online educational and scientific materials to help dental professionals optimize radiation dose used in imaging exams performed on children. Image Gently has also produced downloadable materials to help parents ask more informed questions of their dental providers whenever scans are recommended for their children.

MITA, AdvaMed and MDMA support continued bipartisan efforts to repeal the device tax

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) today announced their collective support for the continued bipartisan efforts to repeal the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax.

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Report: End-of-life planning model in U.S. needs overhaul

A new report from the Institute of Medicine is calling for major changes in the way the U.S. healthcare system helps to meet end of life needs for patients and their families.

ACR 2015™ will deliver advanced clinical education in emerging imaging and radiation oncology techniques

ACR 2015™, the all-new annual meeting of the American College of Radiology (ACR), will offer a variety of engaging and interactive clinical education sessions that focus on hot-button topics such as lung cancer screening, breast tomosynthesis and the latest in radiation therapy.

UC San Francisco ranked first for radiology residency

The University of California at San Francisco was ranked as the top radiology residency program by Doximity, a physician network company, and the magazine U.S. News & World Report.

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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.