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.

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’
Medical imaging machinery uses a lot of power, and the extent to which it quickens the pace of global warming is becoming clearer.
Wellness curriculum effectively reduces burnout among radiology residents, even during the pandemic
The curriculum consisted of sessions on movement, mindfulness, stress reduction, fulfillment in medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, acupuncture, nutrition and cooking, free gym memberships and more.
Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance
The new module is a machine learning-based segmentation tool that further enhances procedural planning.
FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals
The FDA has cleared over 150 artificial intelligence- or machine learning-enabled medical devices since the beginning of August.
Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow
Some believe it could make their jobs easier, while others perceive AI as a threat to their employment, new survey data suggest.

FDA awards breakthrough designation to AI-powered tuberculosis diagnostic tool

A rising number of patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with TB, and AI is being deployed to turn the tide.

February 5, 2024

FDA clears mini transducer capable of creating 3D ultrasound images

The X11-4t Mini from Philips Healthcare is 35% smaller than traditional models.

February 1, 2024

CT-first strategy the most effective path forward when evaluating stable chest pain

Heart teams have several options when patients present with stable chest pain and require further testing. According to a brand new analysis of nearly 800 patients, CCTA may be the best place to start.

February 1, 2024

Melissa Chen, MD, Clinical Neuroradiologist, Associate Professor, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, said challenges ton radiology include the limitations of the relative value units (RVUs) used to pay radiologists, the need for balancing workloads despite disincentives to reading some studies, and the need to find new workflow efficiencies with AI to offset the radiologist shortage. #RSNA

Radiology at tipping point with limitations of RVUs and the growing shortage of radiologists

Melissa Chen, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, outlines some of the challenges practices are facing and possible solutions.

January 31, 2024

Manufacturers partner to develop radioisotopes used in cancer drugs, clinical trials

Eckert & Ziegler and Nucleus RadioPharma have signed an agreement to address the increasing demand for Lu-177 and Ac-225.

January 31, 2024

ITM to supply Alpha-9 radioisotopes to develop new cancer drugs

The German manufacturer and Canadian drug developer are partnering to address the supply crunch of radioisotopes.

January 30, 2024

AIUM hosts virtual lecture for sonographers on avoiding stress-related injuries

Those who pass the post-course test will earn CME credits.

January 25, 2024

Isotope used in cancer drug development shipped for clinical trials

Actinium-225 remains in short supply, slowing drug research.

January 24, 2024

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Management

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’

Wellness curriculum effectively reduces burnout among radiology residents, even during the pandemic

Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance

FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals

Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow

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