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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Common blind spots and errors on neck imaging: 6 tips for radiologists

The complex anatomy and variety of diseases in the head and neck make such imaging exams particularly vulnerable to mistakes.

Radiologists show higher discrepancy rates when reading advanced exams aligned with their subspecialty

Researchers said the results were “unexpected,” but noted their overall findings still support multispecialty practice.

RSNA names board members; Sectra chief’s new role and more radiology leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine appoints a new CCO and UCSF welcomes its recently hired chief of interventional radiology.

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ACR 'strongly supports' suggested changes to colorectal cancer screening measures

Changes involve assessing the percentage of adults 45-49 who have had appropriate screening for the disease, the college said recently.

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Imaging group says new guidelines for chest pain contain some ‘troubling recommendations’

The update is meant to help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing costs, but one advocate says certain imaging suggestions may cause unanticipated harm.

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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark

One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT. 

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Top-cited interventional radiology studies average $57K in undisclosed payments

Among the 396 authors of the top 100 most-referenced publications, 97% neglected to disclose at least one active financial relationship, according to a new analysis.

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ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings

The move toward digital more closely aligns with the evolution of information-sharing, CEO and Executive Director of the organization Sal Martino said recently.

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.