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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Radiology societies propose new imaging CPT billing codes for 2027

ACR on Wednesday touted the proposals, which were suggested at the September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting. 

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Women who miss 1st breast cancer screening much likelier to die from disease

The increased risk of mortality is modifiable, experts believe, and likely attributed to late detection of the disease. 

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Health system opens new $50M, state-of-the-art imaging center

Allegheny Health Network said the investment is part of a $400 million pot put toward bolstering radiology services across the Pennsylvania hospital group. 

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Bipartisan bill would require Medicare Advantage plans to reimburse claims within 2 weeks

The newly introduced Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act would require insurance companies to have a 95% timely reimbursement rate or face a reoccurring $25,000 fine.

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Bankrupt Exactech settles case of faulty knee implants for $8M

The settlement was reached with the U.S. Department of Justice as part of Chapter 11 proceedings. Exactech is currently under restructuring that will see its business bought out by multiple investment firms.

New GE HealthCare partnership expands access to prostate cancer imaging agent

The product, which is used to detect metastatic or recurrent prostate cancer, was approved by the FDA in 2021. 

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Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines

The recommendations were designed to improve accuracy and safety in diagnosing breast lesions using multiple imaging methods, including DBT, ultrasound and MRI. 

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A call to action for pediatric cardiologists: CVD prevention begins at childhood

Pediatric cardiologists can make a significant impact on global health trends by looking for early warning signs of CVD in their patients and collaborating with other physicians.