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.

FDA approves 3-in-1 polypill for hypertension
Widaplik, the new polypill from George Medicines, includes telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide. The FDA's decision comes after positive data were published in both JACC and The Lancet.
9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging
Consulting firm Vizient is forecasting continued growth in the specialty, driven by shifts in where patients receive care, new therapies that require imaging and a rapidly aging population.
American Medical Association cautions radiology groups considering corporate investments
This new guidance emphasizes that clinical and operational decisions must “remain in the ultimate control” of radiologists or other clinicians, the AMA said Monday.
Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists
“By rebuilding the custom of frequent visits and conversations, we can get to know each other again," writes Eleanor R. Menzin, MD.
Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean
Texas Tech Health El Paso has picked Baylor College of Medicine radiology chief Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD, as the next leader of its Foster School of Medicine.

FDA, DHS expand ongoing efforts to tackle medical device cybersecurity

The agreement—announced in an FDA press release published Oct. 16—is meant to increase information sharing about medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats, enhance shared technical capabilities and coordinate appropriate device testing.

FDA, DHS announce partnership to combat medical device cybersecurity threats

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications announced that they will engage in a collaborative partnership to address medical device cybersecurity by coordinating and sharing information.

Burnout in pediatric radiology: 3 key takeaways from a new survey

Pediatric radiologists experience significant burnout, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR). With resident interest in pediatric radiology already declining, what does this mean for the specialty going forward?

ASRT announces $5K donation to support Hurricane Michael relief efforts

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced it will donate $5,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Michael Relief Fund to help with ongoing relief efforts.

Are part-time cardiologists, diagnostic caths fading away?

The proportion of part-time cardiologists is declining at a time when one would expect health systems to be doing everything they can to keep competent physicians on board, according to MedAxiom’s 2018 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey.

Pediatric x-rays for bronchiolitis common despite 'Choosing Wisely' guidelines

Radiography was performed in nearly half of children admitted to a U.S. emergency department for bronchiolitis between 2007 and 2015, despite “Choosing Wisely” guidelines published in 2013 advocating against routine imaging exams, according to a research letter published Oct. 16 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Walmart considering selling marijuana as medicine in Canada

As Canada is set to legalize marijuana use on Oct. 17, Walmart—the world’s largest employer—is seriously considering adding cannabis products alongside other medications in its aisles in the country, according to Hemp Industry Daily.

Breast cancer survivors detail the stress, anxiety of high medical bills

Many women—including insured women with full-time jobs—face significant out-of-pocket costs after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It leads to many hard-to-answer questions: What should they do? Who can they turn to for help?

Management

FDA approves 3-in-1 polypill for hypertension

9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging

American Medical Association cautions radiology groups considering corporate investments

Veteran pediatrician urges young physicians to build relationships with radiologists

Texas medical school selects radiologist as next dean