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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RSNA 2013: Tracking Trends & Building Partnerships

This year’s theme “The Power of Partnership” underscores how essential coordination will be for radiology’s continued success.

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Patient-centered Process Manufacturing Better Workflow

Improving workflow is a top priority—but be sure that amid the rush, patients aren’t left behind.

Taxonomy aims to improve muddled radiotherapy error classifications

A practice-based taxonomy for radiotherapy errors developed in Canada has shown the potential to be able to improve communication and aid in quality improvement efforts.

Suit against W.Va. doctor dismissed following fatal MRI

A malpractice claim against Charleston, W.Va., anesthesiologist Timothy Deer, MD, stemming from a fatal MRI exam in 2012 has been dismissed in Fayette County Circuit Court, according to The West Virginia Record.

International Day of Radiology 2013 Recognizes Lung Imaging and Countless Innovations in Radiology Research

On Friday, Nov. 8, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will join more than 100 medical societies in 57 countries around the world in celebrating the second annual International Day of Radiology (IDoR).

Zotec Partners Drives Educational Outreach for Radiology Leadership Institute in 2014

Zotec Partners, the industry leader in specialized radiology physician billing and practice management services, announces it is a new affiliate of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and will drive educational outreach initiatives for  “Leading Radiology into the Future,” a national campaign of the ACR’s Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI).

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NEMA takes strides toward reducing CT dose

The National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) has adopted initiatives to lower radiation dose exposure by publishing NEMA XR 28-2013 Supplemental Requirements for User Information and System Function Related to Dose in CT. 

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Enhance Radiologist Productivity with a More Agile PACS Environment

Sponsored by GE Healthcare

The disparate system architecture existing in most radiology departments today has resulted from the addition of multiple, dedicated workstations and mini-PACS to the environment without adequate integration into the workflow.
 

Around the web

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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.