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.

A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system
The machine will be operated remotely by a sonographer who has been trained to conduct remote ultrasound exams.
FDA approves nasal spray for edema associated with congestive heart failure
The newly approved intranasal loop diuretic can also be used to treat edema in patients with liver and kidney disease.
Cardiologists lead charge for medical device approvals in Europe to be more rigorous
There is a belief among some clinicians that it is too easy for companies to gain CE mark approval for their medical devices. However, a new proposal from the European Society of Cardiology and other groups could help change that.
Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network
The move highlights the growing trend of organizations turning to artificial intelligence to help address some of healthcare's most pressing issues.
Medline recalls surgical kits due to safety concern with Medtronic catheters
The FDA is warning the public that certain Medline surgical kits may contain catheters that have been linked to 41 customer complaints and three serious injuries.

7 troubleshooting tips to address ambiguous findings on radiographs

There are several problem-solving tips that radiologists can try to alleviate uncertainty, researchers noted in a piece published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Walgreens changes in-store clinic strategy with closures, partnerships

Walgreens is switching up its approach to in-store clinics, closing the clinics it operates and keeping those run by other health systems.

Americans are split on healthcare reform plans

Americans are split across healthcare reform options, according to a recent survey, revealing that many are dissatisfied with the current healthcare system but don’t agree on how to improve it.

Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy join imaging industry’s push for clarity on device safety

Two influential U.S. Senate members have united with the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance in a bid to better clarify the difference between servicing and remanufacturing.

Humana lays off 800 employees

Louisville-based Humana plans to cut down its workforce 2% over the coming days, or about 800 employees, the company confirmed.

Some Americans avoid healthcare because they don’t understand insurance

Lack of understanding about healthcare insurance is impacting the health of Americans.

CDC shares vaping update, providing radiologists a clearer picture of hundreds affected

“It is evident from today’s report that these lung injuries are disproportionately affecting young people,” said Director Robert Redfield, MD.

The potential CV device shortage, explained

There will likely be a national shortage of medical devices—including CV tools like stents, shunts and catheters—in the near future, according to the FDA.

Management

A robot may soon be handling patients' ultrasounds in a Wisconsin health system

FDA approves nasal spray for edema associated with congestive heart failure

Cardiologists lead charge for medical device approvals in Europe to be more rigorous

Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network

Medline recalls surgical kits due to safety concern with Medtronic catheters