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.

Overworked: Rads prefer fewer hours, earlier retirement

A survey of practicing radiologists showed many are working longer hours than desired and that they expect to retire later than they would prefer, according to a study published in the August issue of Academic Radiology.

Another take on the cost of imaging

It’s no secret that radiology has been in the crosshairs of policymakers aiming to cut healthcare costs. The Fiscal Times took a stab at summing up the main drivers in imaging costs—and how to bring those costs down—in a recent article.

Radiology exposure in med school doesn’t affect residency decision

The characteristics of radiology education in medical school seems to have no effect on the rate of application to radiology residency programs, according to a survey of residency program directors.

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Adapt and advance care

Change is the only constant, as the saying goes. Those who are able to adapt, especially in the ever-shifting world of healthcare, will be the ones to have the most success in the future.

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Why diversity matters in radiology

Despite the benefits of having a diverse workforce, radiology and radiation oncology have a disparity in diversity compared with other specialties, according to an article published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Diagnostic imaging market to surpass $27B globally by 2018

The worldwide diagnostic imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 percent from 2013 to 2018, putting it at $27.1 billion by 2018, according to research firm MarketsAndMarkets.

NEMA taps Cosgriff to be prez, CEO

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, has announced that Kevin J. Cosgriff will take over as president and chief executive officer.

Mayo Clinic takes top spot in hospital rankings

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., claimed the No. 1 spot this year in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual hospital honor roll ranking.

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.