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.

New ransomware threat with ties to Russia targets healthcare providers

The "prolific" ransomware group Clop is associated with Russia and has managed to breach some major healthcare systems.

Rod Stewart is helping to address 'ridiculous' backlogs by paying for patients' imaging exams

The legendary singer's actions were prompted, in part, by his own experience undergoing medical imaging recently.

Pfizer in talks to acquire Seagen in deal worth more than $30B

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is reportedly in talks to acquire Seagen, a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapies.

Insights into early MRI-termination risk factors offer helpful strategies for prevention

Even a small number of early terminations can be costly, in addition to creating negative experiences for patients, experts wrote in the European Journal of Radiology.

Pelvic CT after liver cancer: Costs versus benefits

Should patients treated for hepatocellular carcinoma undergo regular follow-up pelvic CTs? Rising survival rates may change the calculus.

Proposed bills in several states would bolster coverage for breast imaging services

The Susan G. Komen organization has lobbied for the proposals and recently touted them in a series of separate announcements.

Closing the loop and settling rare clinical disagreements between radiologists at the same institution

Oftentimes, these deviations can occur informally, but experts believe careful documentation is needed to resolve them in a timely fashion.

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AI in healthcare? Many patients seem unimpressed

60% of U.S. adults would be uncomfortable if their healthcare provider relied on AI for their medical care.

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