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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Radiology workflow specialists announce 3 AI partnerships ahead of November launch

Sirona Medical is launching a platform in November to bring more AI options to radiologists.

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Majority of patients say cancer screening should not be based on life expectancy

A poll from the University of Michigan shows that older adults are skeptical of cancer screening guidelines based on age.

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FDA clears mobile 1.5T MRI system

The mobile MRI from Siemens Healthineers is cleared for deployment and can be used from practically anywhere.

Video interview with Martha Gulati, MD, was the lead author of the 2021 chest pain guidelines and shares impacts.

Cardiac CT gaining popularity due to chest pain guidelines, cost savings

Cardiologist Martha Gulati, MD, lead author of the 2021 chest pain guidelines, explained how the document may have contributed to the rise of cardiac CT. "These guidelines have made it harder for people to push back and say you don't need this test," she said. 

Video interview with ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, who explains why nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade its technology to be competitive. #ASNC #ASNC2023 #ASNC23

Previewing ASNC 2023: Why nuclear cardiology needs to evolve

ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, said nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade old imaging systems and embrace new technology to deliver better value for patients. 

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FDA clears AI-powered brain MRI evaluation software

The newly approved system was designed to assist clinicians with the detection of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

X-ray results suggest telehealth may be a bad fit for treating musculoskeletal conditions

Musculoskeletal X-rays ordered during telemedicine appointments had a higher likelihood of showing "normal" results than those ordered during in-person visits, suggesting those exams may have not been necessary in the first place. 

FDA announces recall of Abbott neurostimulation devices after MRI-related issues lead to 73 injuries

The new recall, which includes more than 155,000 implantable pulse generators, is due to ongoing issues with the devices being unable to exit MRI mode and return to normal use. 

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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.