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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HHS speaks out on illnesses linked to e-cigarettes

HHS has jumped into the fray over the ongoing investigation into e-cigarettes amid more than 200 lung disease injuries associated with vaping. As of Aug. 27, 215 possible cases of pulmonary illnesses, including one death, have been reported across 25 states. 

5 benefits of working as a rural radiologist

Practicing as a radiologist in a rural setting offers numerous benefits that trainees may want to consider as they start their careers, according to a new commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Judge says former CVS executive cannot join PillPack

An executive who jumped ship from CVS Health to join Amazon’s online pharmacy business PillPack will not be allowed to take on his new role, according to a U.S. District Court judge who ruled the move violated a noncompete agreement.

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FDA recommends transition to safer duodenoscopes

The FDA released a statement, Thursday, Aug. 29, recommending duodenoscope manufacturers and health care facilities begin transitioning to new, innovate scopes that are less risky to patients.

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West Virginia state senator, a radiologist, charged with soliciting prostitute

West Virginia Sen. Mike Maroney has been arrested and arraigned for his alleged involvement in a prostitution ring. Maroney, a radiologist, has served in the state senate as a Republican since 2016.

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Self-compression during mammograms reduces patient anxiety

Self-compression during screening mammograms improves the overall patient experience, according to a new study published in the Journal of Breast Imaging. Could this help keep women up to date with their recommended screening schedule?  

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Top 10 healthcare marketing mistakes

Patients are looking for more online resources when it comes to healthcare, and there are plenty of marketing pitfalls for healthcare companies to fall in.

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Malpractice suits can cost stroke centers, physicians millions

Malpractice litigation is a risk that’s inherent to acute stroke care, Mount Sinai researchers reported in Stroke this month—and while just over half of cases get resolved, the remainder can cost medical centers millions in payouts.