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.

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents
Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.
Administrative assistants help rads reclaim hundreds of hours for reading time
Radiology administrative assistants handle tasks related to communications, obtaining authorizations, sourcing prior imaging exams and more.
Provider participation in Medicare rose 6.3% over 10 years, peaking in 2019
A new study published in JAMA, which looked at fee-for-service Medicare records from 2013–2023, found that overall participation has trended upward. However, the details paint a complicated picture.
Radiology community mourns the death of a beloved management leader
His former colleagues say he was a "ceaseless champion for advancing the radiology industry" and that his contributions to the field "will be remembered with immense gratitude.”
Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show
The Washington Post reported that it reviewed documents from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, confirming that the cost of medical coverage is set to spike for 17 million Americans. Open enrollment for coverage through Affordable Care Act exchanges begins on Nov. 1.

Medical staff must have a say in what AI is adopted for patient care, says AMA

The American Medical Association adopted a policy calling for medical staff to be involved in decisions about adopting AI that may impact patient care.

Change Healthcare begins sending breach notifications

UnitedHealth Group has said it will begin notifying patients directly in July. There’s still no evidence medical records were exposed to hackers.

Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows

A new analysis suggests that physicians who utilize secure messaging platforms for workplace communications might also spend more time taking calls.

Heart surgeons are fed up with old technology—many have considered a career change

A majority of U.S. surgeons, including those who treat heart patients on a daily basis, say their operating rooms use outdated technology. It is having a negative impact on patient care.

Incoming ASTRO head plans to build on present leader’s momentum

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has found its next CEO.

Neiman Institute intros ‘Cancer Equity Compass’ to help address disparities

It’s one thing to know that cancer disparities often correlate with deleterious social determinants of health (SDOH). It’s another to equip healthcare professionals for applying the connection to affected patient populations.

cleveland clinic settles for failing to disclose research funding

Adventist Health settles with DoJ over sharing patient data with police

Staff at the health system shared protected medical information with law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of two women.

Philips Zenition 90 Motorized mobile C-arm with flat detector

Philips’s new motorized C-arm earns FDA clearance

The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Management

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents

Administrative assistants help rads reclaim hundreds of hours for reading time

Provider participation in Medicare rose 6.3% over 10 years, peaking in 2019

Radiology community mourns the death of a beloved management leader

Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show