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.

MedPAC Recommends Physician Pay Increase

On the heels of a 25% pay cut for Medicare physicians set to take effect on January 1, 2012, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), has, in its annual recommendation report to Congress, called for a 1% physician salary increase.

Toshiba Launches 3D Roadmapping Solution

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced Volume Navigation 3D, a roadmapping solution intended for use with any model in its InfinixTM-i vascular X-ray product line.

Healthcare Costs Growth Rate Spiking Upward

The average per capita cost of healthcare services covered by commercial insurance and Medicare programs is on an upward trend, rising by 6.29% over the year ending in January, according to Standard & Poor’s S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index. The increase marks the first time the growth rate has accelerated since May 2010.

Positron To Launch Radiopharmaceutical System

Positron Corporation, a molecular imaging company specializing in the field of nuclear cardiology, yesterday announced plans to introduce an automated radiopharmaceutical system, at two upcoming industry conferences.

U.S. Breast Imaging Market To Hit $1 Billion By 2017

The U.S. breast imaging and mammography market will recover from the recession and double in value over the next decade, as clinics replace old film units and adopt new molecular imaging technologies, according to a new report. 

IData Research, a market research firm, estimates the breast imaging market will reach $1 billion by 2017. Hologic Inc.

CME Course To Cover Breast Tomosynthesis Interpretation

World Class CME, a Fort Mill, S.C.-based physician-founded company that provides continuing medical education in the areas of radiology, ultrasound, gynecology, and sleep medicine, is now accepting registrations for a breast biopsy workshop designed to provide radiologists with the FDA-mandated eight hours of case-based training in three

Bill Would Force Approval Of Preventive Services

A New Jersey representative has introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives legislation that would bar group health plans and health insurance issuers from denying coverage for preventive services, including mammograms as a result of federal guidelines.

Virtual Radiologic Launches Breast Imaging Solutions Delivery Program

Virtual Radiologic (vRad), a technology-enabled national radiology practice whose 325 radiologists serve 2,700-plus facilities and read seven million studies annually, earlier this week announced the launch of a breast imaging solutions delivery program it says will expand access to “the highest-quality interpretations” from fellowship-trained