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.

Radiologists and other docs express growing frustration with Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Over 30 medical societies including the American College of Radiology recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, to voice their concerns.
Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging
Breast imaging exams are about five times likelier to be canceled than other scan types, while contrast enhanced and ED-related requests were about twice as likely.
Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors
New Zealand-based Wellumio in January announced its expansion into the U.S., laying the groundwork for local clinical trials to test its device.
12 charged in Florida as part of ‘Operation Nightingale’ sting on low-quality nursing schools
The defendants include operators and staff at nursing schools that were shut down over accusations they provided pay-for-play degrees that RNs and LPNs used to obtain licenses.
Are LLMs ready for radiology? Research reveals how chatbots' performance has evolved over time
Large language models have shown great potential in medical imaging, but their success has been hindered by their wavering effectiveness. Now, nearly three years after ChatGPT's release, experts are sharing new insights.

Imaging volume dipped upward of 60% at Mednax radiology practices in April

A similar drop was seen in the company’s anesthesia division, with leaders estimating a year-over-year revenue decrease of upward of 35%.

More states enact liability shields for healthcare providers; national version hits snag

Pennsylvania is one of the latest to join the movement, with Gov. Tom Wolf signing an order Wednesday granting providers civil immunity for “good faith actions” taken during the pandemic.

Gartner: 5 areas ripe for better COVID decision-making through AI in healthcare

The research and advisory firm says these are the areas likely to yield the biggest bang for the AI buck when it comes to making better decisions on how to deal with the pandemic.

Imaging societies push for passage, changes to bill that would grant radiologists hazard pay

Under the Hazard Pay for the Front Lines During Health Emergencies Act, radiologists, technologists and others would receive 25% in additional salary to help them sustain through the crisis.

Radiology provider Mednax unloads troubled anesthesiology division for $50M in cash, plus other considerations

The Florida physician services firm said the deal will allow it to focus on core specialties in imaging, pediatrics and obstetrics.

ACR issues 7-step plan to get radiology practices back to business

More than a dozen doctors from all corners of the country contributed to the document, which represents the official position of the American College of Radiology.

4 steps radiology providers can take to return from ‘COVID-19 induced imaging austerity’

Two radiology experts offered tips for any practice to begin these preparations, publishing their thoughts in JACR.

Hospital federation: Many hospitals now ‘teeter on the brink of financial collapse’

Plummeting healthcare spending due to COVID-19 had much to do with the U.S. gross domestic product falling 4.8% the first quarter of this year—and April’s report may bring no relief.

Management

Radiologists and other docs express growing frustration with Merit-based Incentive Payment System

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging

Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors

12 charged in Florida as part of ‘Operation Nightingale’ sting on low-quality nursing schools

Are LLMs ready for radiology? Research reveals how chatbots' performance has evolved over time