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.

Abbott has recalled its TactiFlex Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, because of reports that the tip can separate.

Abbott warns EP labs the tip can detach from its TactiFlex ablation catheters

Improper removal of the catheter from the packaging can result in tip damage. Most damaged tips were detected prior to being used, but three tips did separate inside patients.
 

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Radiation exposure during imaging may be causing some pediatric cancer cases

Although the risk of developing cancer due to radiation exposure during medical imaging is small, there are clear associations between the two.

Chris Kramer ACC president will be moderating a global state of health meeting to help the UN better understand the need for investing in preventive care healthcare workers.

ACC: Global health workforce is in need of investment to combat noncommunicable diseases

The American College of Cardiology has committed to reducing morbidity and mortality from noncommunicable diseases by 30% by 2030, but significant investments will be needed to expand the healthcare workforce.

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Radiologists and other docs express growing frustration with Merit-based Incentive Payment System

Over 30 medical societies including the American College of Radiology recently wrote to CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, to voice their concerns. 

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Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging

Breast imaging exams are about five times likelier to be canceled than other scan types, while contrast enhanced and ED-related requests were about twice as likely. 

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Company building novel portable stroke MR imaging platform seeks investors

New Zealand-based Wellumio in January announced its expansion into the U.S., laying the groundwork for local clinical trials to test its device.  

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12 charged in Florida as part of ‘Operation Nightingale’ sting on low-quality nursing schools

The defendants include operators and staff at nursing schools that were shut down over accusations they provided pay-for-play degrees that RNs and LPNs used to obtain licenses. 

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Are LLMs ready for radiology? Research reveals how chatbots' performance has evolved over time

Large language models have shown great potential in medical imaging, but their success has been hindered by their wavering effectiveness. Now, nearly three years after ChatGPT's release, experts are sharing new insights.