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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Positive predictive value often overestimated

Positive predictive value (PPV) is commonly overestimated and as a result, medical education must deliver the statistical skills needed to accurately incorporate the increasing diversity of diagnostic options into clinical care, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.

Ga. rep calls for investigation into VA radiology department

Amid continuing scrutiny of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.) has called for an investigation into potential misconduct at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., according to a report from the Augusta Chronicle.

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6 recommendations for medical student radiology education

Standardizing measures of imaging competency, uniform messaging and placing imaging education early in the curriculum are a few of the recommendations for medical student radiology education presented in an article published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Standardized imaging quality metrics needed

The radiology community needs to play an active role in creating new data-driven analysis and innovation strategies for the betterment of image quality analysis, according to an article published online June 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Interruptions abound for on-call radiologists

On-call radiologists may experience interruptions as frequently as every four minutes, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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The passing of a radiology luminary

Normally this column highlights the top read stories of the week that was, but today, unfortunately, there is some sad news to relay. Last night, Harvey L. Neiman, MD, FACR, former chief executive officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR), passed away due to a long illness. He was 71.

Uncompensated radiology services in ED open door for improved revenue management

Almost half of all uncompensated services by radiologists in the emergency department are provided to patients with insurance, illustrating room for revenue management improvement, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

A teaching moment from breast imaging malpractice

Best clinical practice to reduce the chance of litigation in breast imaging has been identified in an article published online June 2 by the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

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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.