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.

Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them
University of Wisconsin researchers analyzed over 39,000 WebEx electronic messages sent in their department in a single year, offering takeaways in Academic Radiology.
Early signs say Supreme Court likely to preserve preventive care mandate
SCOTUS on April 21 started hearing oral arguments in the high-profile case that could impact cost-free access to CT screening for lung and colorectal cancer.
Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs
PGY-2 radiology residents’ stipends ranged from less than $45,000 to over $65,000, with statistically significant differences based on region, according to new survey data.
Newswatch: AI-eager doctors, AI-reticent buyers, AI cost worriers, more
In medicine’s next chapter, AI literacy will separate physician leaders from peer followers.
7 pointers for AI-driven quality control in medicine
By automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistent “QC,” well-deployed AI not only unburdens healthcare professionals but also sets new standards for efficiency and reliability in medical practice.

Apple HealthKit App for Monitoring Personal Health Data

According to live reports from the Apple World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) 2014, the Apple iPhone will be able to collect and analyze all of the personal health and fitness data that a consumer inputs into the phone.

Obamacare Not Worth It for Many Americans

An article posted on the FoxBusiness website reports that for more than half of Americans, Obamacare isn't worth it. Bankrate.com, a personal finance site, found that more than 7 in 10 people surveyed say the Affordable Care Act has not been worth it.

Maximizing Dose Efficiency for Pediatric Patient Imaging

Carestream

Radiographic imaging of pediatric patients presents a number of unique challenges compared to the imaging of adults. Learn more.

Customizing Practice Management Solutions for Effective Operations, Growth and Sustainability

Zotec

Managing a radiology practice to achieve increased effectiveness and improved productivity is essential not only for survival, but also to maintain positive cash flow in today’s healthcare environment.

Colorado-Based Radiology & Imaging Consultants, P.C. enters new RCM partnership with Zotec Partners

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (May 19, 2014) - Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, announces an exclusive revenue cycle management (RCM) partnership with Radiology & Imaging Consultants, P.C. (RIC), a provider of radiology and imaging services in Colorado Springs, Colo. Under the new agreement, Zotec will support RIC with comprehensive RCM technology and services designed to minimize days in A/R, reduce compliance risk and increase collections.

Meaningful Relationships

While Meaningful Use is certainly dominating the headlines these days, perhaps it's “meaningful relationships” that should be the focus of independent radiology practices.

High-Tech PACS Improves Performance at Pennsylvania Community Hospital

Management

Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them

Early signs say Supreme Court likely to preserve preventive care mandate

Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs

Newswatch: AI-eager doctors, AI-reticent buyers, AI cost worriers, more

7 pointers for AI-driven quality control in medicine