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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Guidelines for IV contrast media use, management in pediatric patients

A survey of a subset of Society of Pediatric Radiology members provided the foundation for guidelines regarding the use and management of IV contrast media in pediatric patients, according to a study published in the April issue of American Journal of Roentgenology. 

Ex-radiology tech charged with filing false mammography results

An ex-radiology technologist accused of filing false mammography results has pleaded guilty to 10 charges of reckless conduct and a charge of computer forgery, as reported by ABC News on April 16. 

Tips to safely manage radiation, avoid injury

Though skin injury from radiation cannot always be avoided, there are measures that can be taken before, during and after screening to minimize the likelihood and severity of injuries, according to a review published in the April American Journal of Roentgenology.

CT contrast material does not increase risk of acute kidney injury

Despite being a concern for years, new research has suggested that intravenous contrast material exposure does not increase the risk of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing a CT scan.

Safety first: Residents need more radiation education

Knowledge among residents is limited regarding radiation safety for patients and healthcare workers, according to a study published online April 5 by Academic Radiology. 

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Dollars and sense

After years of debate, CMS finally released Medicare payment data for approximately 880,000 physicians, and the exercise in transparency could spur an interesting conversation.

‘Caring Suite’ MRI puts patients at ease

Anxious patients undergoing an MRI scan at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, N.Y., will have a new way to calm themselves during the procedure.

Top 2% of docs account for one-quarter of Medicare payments

According to long-awaited data on Medicare payments, 2 percent of physicians received about $15 billion from Medicare in 2012, which equals roughly one quarter of total payments that year. 

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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.