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.

White House to end civil service protections for 50,000 federal workers
President Donald Trump's administration said an executive order to implement Schedule F, to make it easier to fire federal works that don't align with its agenda of "draining the swamp," is forthcoming.
Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs
The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health.
Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns
A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.
A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands
One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review.

U.K. hospital hopes to demolish bed store, build radiology clinic in its place

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust may demolish the former location of a bed store near Colchester Hospital in the U.K. to develop new imaging facilities.

DBT associated with more accurate biopsy recommendations

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) implementation in a diagnostic setting can result in an improved cancer detection rate (CDR) and more accurate biopsy recommendations, according to a new case study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

One Cardiology Center, Two Technologies and Countless Young Lives Saved or Improved

Sponsored by Hitachi Healthcare Americas

A family from Pennsylvania’s Plain People community, which consists primarily of Amish and Mennonite families, recently took their child to Cardiology Care for Children (CCC), a small yet regionally renowned practice in Lancaster.

Ascension announces leadership changes, CEO departure

Three executives at Ascension, a nonprofit health system based in St. Louis, are departing from their roles, Ascension President and CEO Anthony Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, said in an announcement.

Vancouver risk calculator found to improve lung cancer screening

The Vancouver risk calculator (VRC) offers superior guidance for predicting the risk of malignancy in patients receiving CT lung cancer screening compared to the American College of Radiology Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS), according to a new study.

Total-body PET/CT scanner gains FDA clearance

Shanghai, China-based United Imaging Healthcare announced Tuesday, Jan. 22, that its uEXPLORER total-body scanner has received FDA clearance.

Community hospital in Massachusetts adds interventional radiology program

South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, has opened a new interventional radiology program, according to a new report from Weymouth News.

More groups ask CMS to push back ACO deadline

More industry groups are pushing back against an upcoming deadline for accountable care organizations (ACOs) to apply to the updated Medicare Shared Savings Program.

Management

White House to end civil service protections for 50,000 federal workers

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands