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.

Komen Reverses Choice to De-fund Planned Parenthood Breast Screenings

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed on Friday its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood breast cancer screenings for women.

Barco Acquires JAOtech, Maker of Hospital Bedside Terminals

Belgium-based Barco Inc., a global technology company that specializes in display monitors, has acquired UK-based JAOtech, a leading manufacturer of bedside terminals for hospitals.

FDA, Medical Device Industry Reaches Agreement on User Fees

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had reached an agreement on recommendations to reauthorize medical device user fees.

Large 10-Year Study Shows Electronic Ordering with Imaging Decision Support is Well Accepted

A study that looked at 4.1 million imaging studies performed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston between 2000 and 2010 indicates that fears that clinicians may reject electronic ordering of imaging studies with built-in computerized decision support may be unfounded.

Canon acquires Dutch-based Delft Digital Imaging

Canon Europe said Tuesday that it had acquired Dutch-based Delft Digital Imaging, strengthening Canon’s position in the medical imaging arena, according to a press release.

FDA Clears New Toshiba CT

Toshiba America Medical Systems has won FDA clearance for a new CT scanner designed for ultra-low radiation dosage and a fast workflow.

Studies Lacking on Radiation Exposure from Cardiac Imaging

An article in the Feb 7 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examines the available research on dose exposure for cardiac imaging and finds it lacking

Philips Profits Down in Part on Delayed Imaging Buys

Royal Philips Electronics cited postponed purchases of medical imaging equipment as part of the reason for the company posting fourth quarter losses on Monday, based on an Associated Press article.