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.

Radiologists and emergency physicians agree: Imaging overuse in the ED is an ongoing problem

The issue particularly pertains to CT overuse, with several factors driving up ordering numbers, according to recently published survey data. 

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Bipartisan group of senators reveals plan to address physician shortages. Will radiology benefit?

Members of the Finance Committee plan to “expand and improve” the distribution of Medicare-supported residency training positions in rural areas and “specialties in shortage.”

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Private equity-backed Solis Mammography touts latest center acquisition

The Addison, Texas-based provider is purchasing the Mammography and Ultrasound Imaging Center in Gainesville, Florida, adding to its growing number of locations. 

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The only thing to fear from AI in healthcare is fear of AI in healthcare itself

As it continues to become more proficient and increase its reach, healthcare AI will disappoint both those who expect it to produce miracles and those who fear it will cause catastrophes.

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Healthcare company puts its $40M cash reserves into bitcoin

Semler Scientific said it now holds 581 bitcoins, but chronic disease diagnostics is still the core of its business.

Private equity-owned birthing centers in Florida back c-section rule change

The state will now allow cesarean sections to be performed outside of a hospital setting.

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Offering evening, weekend hours could increase compliance with breast cancer screening recommendations

This is especially true among women younger than 50 and who live in areas considered more socioeconomically disadvantaged, according to new data.

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Private equity investment in healthcare down 20% as regulatory pressures mount

Public sentiment has turned against private equity stakeholders in healthcare, and that isn't likely to change post-election.