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.

Is AI just what the doctor ordered for the radiologist shortage? Yes and no
AI shines in radiology when tasked with interpreting images of patients whose odds of illness are either very high or very low. In these cases, the technology could help mitigate burnout and supplement staffing.
Coroner sounds alarm on impact of radiologist shortage after teen's death
The coroner recently authored a report questioning how the availability of radiologists in the region could be impacting patient outcomes.
Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest pacing lead of its kind
Medtronic emphasized that this device should be especially valuable when treating younger patients or those with a small anatomy.
5 EHR-based strategies to reduce CT turnaround times
Simple practice changes have helped Denver Health cut the time from exam order placement to initiation by about 47%.
Growing 1M-plus patient population warrants radiology practices’ added attention
Women are the fastest growing veteran segment across all military branches, and they may face unique risk factors for breast cancer related to their work.

Walmart Health expanding with 28 locations in 2024

With the growth trajectory, Walmart Health will have more than 75 locations by the end of 2024.

Bipartisan bill aims to boost Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents

The Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023 would eliminate barriers to nuclear medicine, supporters charged.

Large language AI: It’s here. It’s soon to be everywhere. Get used to it.

ChatGPT and similar technologies coming down the medical pike have far to go before they’re reliable sources of accurate and appropriate health information. That doesn’t mean they’re non-factors now.

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Breast MR imaging a possible barrier to timely surgery following cancer diagnosis

Providers must be aware of age and how it impacts a patient’s care pathway after an MRI or other scan, experts wrote in JAMA Surgery.

ProMedica sells hospice and home care business to Gentiva for $710M

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

Heart failure specialist Sean Pinney named new chief of cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside

The move represents a return of sorts for Pinney, who served Mount Sinai in a variety of leadership roles from 2004 to 2020.

Ultra-high-res MRI Reveals Migraine Brain Changes

Hackensack Meridian teams up with AI specialists for brain tumor care

The partnership is just the latest example of AI technologies being adopted in the healthcare space.

Dual source CT scanners shown to expedite treatment in emergency settings

Dual source CT scanners can eliminate the need for beta blockers to control heart rates during coronary CTA exams.

Management

Is AI just what the doctor ordered for the radiologist shortage? Yes and no

Coroner sounds alarm on impact of radiologist shortage after teen's death

Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest pacing lead of its kind

5 EHR-based strategies to reduce CT turnaround times

Growing 1M-plus patient population warrants radiology practices’ added attention