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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World imaging leaders share 7 strategies to optimize CT dosage

Recommendations include clear communication between radiologists and technologists, creating dose benchmarks and "locking in" CT protocols to reduce variations that might make monitoring image quality difficult.

CT scan showing lung cancer nodules with measurements of each nodule to track growth or regression from treatment. Image courtesy of RSNA

ACR outlines changes in Medicare lung cancer screening coverage

The American College of Radiology recently released a detailed summary of the National Coverage Determination related to screening for lung cancer with low dose CT.

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64% of radiology residents report feeling burned out, with some intending to leave the field entirely

Lack of professional fulfillment, sleep impairment and dissatisfaction with departmental leadership were all cited as contributing to feelings of burnout among radiology residents.

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Several medical imaging societies ask to be involved in Congressional Medicare reform efforts

Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

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MRI technology that provides whole-body composition reports gets FDA greenlight

AMRA Medical's product assesses body composition by analyzing muscle and fat on magnetic resonance imaging scans, the company said in a statement.

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Prominent imaging society advocates for 5 changes following CMS amyloid PET payment decision

SNMMI is fighting for expanded coverage for amyloid PET, including broadening accepted sites of service, among other changes.

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Radiologists often aren’t credited for 2nd opinion reads, despite the increased workload

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology reveals substantial differences in the wRVUs radiologists receive for second opinions compared to the effort involved.

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ACR announces new plan to 'empower radiologists of the future'

“Our strategy work will guide the ACR as our healthcare system undergoes rapid changes in regulation, in payment, in types of care delivery, as well as from a host of other challenging factors,” a member of the planning committee said.

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.