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.

White House to end civil service protections for 50,000 federal workers
President Donald Trump's administration said an executive order to implement Schedule F, to make it easier to fire federal works that don't align with its agenda of "draining the swamp," is forthcoming.
Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs
The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health.
Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns
A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.
A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands
One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review.

A Website Started by Florida Providers Offers One Price-Transparency Solution

SaveOnMedical's early success adding radiology practices speaks to providers desire to offer price transparency for patients.

17 Senate Dems Back a Delay in Device Tax, Obama Says No

Advocates for the repeal of the 2.3% medical device tax got a small boost when 17 Senate Democrats asked to delay the tax.

AMBS to Certify Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is offering a new dual primary certificate in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR).

High Radiation Imaging Procedures Increasing in Pediatric Imaging

High radiation scans are becoming more frequent in pediatric imaging, according to a study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Ziffer Named CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group

Jack Ziffer has been named the first CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group in South Florida, which has more than 120 physicians.

Radisphere Picks Cranny as Radiology Medical Director at East Cooper Medical Center

Radisphere hired Jennifer Cranny, MD, as radiology medical director at East Cooper Medical Center in South Carolina.

Nation's Largest Practices Enjoy Size Premium, Survey Finds

As medical imaging volumes flattened and practices trimmed costs, size emerged as a differentiator in a study of the nation's 100 largest radiology practices.

Lesion-tracking Tool Boosts Reporting Efficiency by 23%

A study evaluating an open-source tool for assessing tumor response to therapy finds it boosts readers' efficiency an average of 23%.

Management

White House to end civil service protections for 50,000 federal workers

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands