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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RSNA launches new publication focused on cancer imaging

The Radiological Society of North America announced Friday that it’s launching a new journal dedicated to imaging in oncology. 

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ACR voices ‘significant concerns’ about physician fee schedule

The American College of Radiology has “significant concerns” about the federal government’s proposed physician payment schedule for 2020 and is worried it could have a “devastating impact” on medical imaging.

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Trump impeachment inquiry could put healthcare deals on back burner

As House Democrats launch a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump, bipartisan healthcare efforts focused on lowering drug prices and healthcare costs are at risk of falling by the wayside, The Hill reported.

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Sam’s Club introduces new healthcare initiative for members with Humana

More major companies continue to jump on the problem of healthcare affordability, with the latest pilot launched by Sam’s Club, a membership-only warehouse retailer owned by Walmart.

CMS finalizes omnibus paperwork reduction rule

CMS has issued a final rule to reduce paperwork burdens for hospitals and other healthcare providers through its Omnibus Burden Reduction.

3 ways to reduce burnout, loneliness among radiology trainees

Burnout is a pervasive and growing problem among young radiologists, but one Boston-based hospital may have found a remedy. 

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Vaping illnesses top 800, deaths reach 12

The number of lung injuries resulting from e-cigarette use, or vaping, has risen to 805, while the number of reported deaths has climbed to 12, the CDC reported Sept. 26. The injuries have been reported from 46 states and 1 U.S. territory, while the deaths have bene confirmed in 10 states.

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Insurance premiums––and affordability concerns––keep rising

Insurance premiums are rising at a much faster rate than earnings growth or inflation, according to new data from the annual Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey, outlined in Health Affairs.