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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Millennial nurses want more advanced degrees

Younger nurses are interested in getting higher degrees, according to a recent survey from AMN Healthcare.

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New imaging technique diagnoses tuberculosis in just an hour

Researchers have developed a new “glowing” imaging technique that can diagnose tuberculosis (TB) within an hour, according to research published in Science Translational Medicine.

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Body CT adequate for diagnosing spinal fractures without dedicated spine imaging

Dedicated spine CT in the acute clinical setting can be useful for catching fractures that might have been missed on an initial CT of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, according to research published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. But for the sake of time, money and resources, radiologists can expect visceral CTs to detect any injury needing surgical attention.

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Arkansas Medicaid work requirements will cause thousands to lose coverage

Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements are facing major problems. During the first month of implementation in June and July, more than 5,000 residents failed to follow through on reporting that they actually worked 80 hours.

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Visual aids improve radiologists’ confidence when managing contrast medium reactions

Access to a visual aid boosts the confidence of radiologists as they manage contrast medium reactions, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. It also led to a slight drop in errors and helped participants administer intramuscular (IM) epinephrine more quickly.

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Senator urges more oversight in healthcare mega-deals like CVS-Aetna merger

Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has asked the U.S. Department of Justice for heightened scrutiny over two significant healthcare deals currently underway, citing limited competition and high drug pricing concerns in a letter.

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How radiologists can tailor their careers to prioritize personal well-being

When it comes to major career decisions, radiologists whose choices are driven by intuition and self-care might be less prone to stress and burnout than those who base decisions on external influences and pressures, one physician wrote in a Journal of the American College of Radiology editorial this week.

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Express Scripts expands efforts in distribution of big-money gene therapies

Express Scripts, the largest pharmacy benefits management company in the United States with annual revenue of $100 billion, looks like it’s trying to diversify its business offerings. In an interview with Reuters, Steve Miller, chief medical officer of Express Scripts, confirmed the organization is in negotiations with biotechnology companies to exclusively distribute hemophilia therapies.