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.

Yale installs 4th dyseCT CT workflow engine

DeJarnette Research Systems Inc. will deploy three more dyseCT computed tomography (CT) workflow engines at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn.

McKesson signs $150 million contract with Adventist

McKesson Corp. this week announced it has signed a three-year, $150 million distribution contract with Adventist Health System, which operates 38 hospitals within 10 states.

Mayo-Rochester is 1st U.S. install for Siemens 64-slice CT

The first U.S. patients were scanned on the Siemens Medical Solutions Somatom Sensation 64-slice CT scanner last week at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Siemens lands $100 million Soarian contract with Catholic Health System

Catholic Health System (CHS) in New York and Siemens Medical Solutions have inked a 10-year, $100 million strategic alliance that features the latest in diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology (IT) systems, marking the first time CHS has

Imaging Center Equipment Financing Made (Almost) Easy

That 'just right' package isn't all about the lowest interest rate, other factors like recourse are important. And creative PACS financing, too.

Calling all PACS Administrators

PACS administrators, new and established, need effective training and a strong focus on vital communications skills. Here are some best-bets for training, including independent and vendor programs around the country.

Two BJC facilities select A4's ER software

Electronic medical record (EMR) software provider A4 Health Systems will roll out its HealthMatics ED Emergency Department Information System at BJC HealthCare's Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare.

Image Technology Laboratories contracts with Xtria

Image Technology Laboratories Inc. (ITL) has been awarded a contract from Xtria LLC (a subsidiary of Xanser Corp.) for their suite of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) installation, implementation, and management services.

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.