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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Radiologists provide added value when working with radiation oncologists

Dedicated discussions between diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists provide significant value when treating thoracic oncology patients, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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11 new breast cancer cases come to light during UAE screening initiative

Eleven women tested positive during the ninth annual Pink Caravan Ride, a breast cancer screening initiative held in the United Arab Emirates. 

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Political uncertainty isn’t likely to drag down M&A in healthcare

Political unrest isn’t taking much of a toll on deals in healthcare, with executives still bullish on the sector, according to new data from Merrill Corp.

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Hopes, concerns emerge on healthcare AI for the elderly and people with disabilities

Physicians considering new technology for their practices tend to ask one or more of four questions before moving ahead: Does it actually work? Will I get paid for it? What are the liability issues? And will it work in my practice environment?

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New Senate bill would help radiologists submit Medicare claims when RAs provide key services

New legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would allow radiologists to submit Medicare claims for imaging services performed by radiologist assistants (RAs) in hospitals and non-imaging services performed in the hospital or an office setting.

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Why don’t more UK radiologists help with suspected physical abuse cases?

Radiologists can make a significant contribution to society by acting as expert witnesses in suspected physical abuse (SBA) cases, according to a new position statement from the British Society of Pediatric Radiology (BSPR). However, certain factors do make providing such a service challenging.

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42% of drug spending comes from private plans

Together, private health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid accounted for 82% of total prescription drug spending in the U.S. in 2017, according to a recent analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation that broke down drug spending that year.

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ACR names Debra Monticciolo its new president

The American College of Radiology Council also elected its new vice president during the ACR 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.