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.

Which cities offer the best pay for radiologists?
Radiology recently rose to the second highest paid specialty in medicine, but new data reveals that readers in some cities enjoy significantly higher compensation.
Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise prices by 12.9%, report shows
A leaked report from Ernst & Young says President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on drugs would stifle domestic manufacturing and force the industry to take on an additional $51 billion in annual costs.
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.
Enhancing STAT radiology exam order efficiency to reduce turnaround time
Raj Kedar, MD, chief of radiology at Tampa General Hospital, spoke on how to reduce the number of STAT imaging exams and inappropriate exams via staff education and additional questions of orders.
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.

Internal surgery patients with infectious complications shown not to benefit by extra CT

Thoracic CT is safely and wisely omitted from diagnostic protocols for ICU patients who have signs of infection after abdominopelvic surgery but were already imaged with abdominal CT.

Radiologists among 100-plus physician groups urging CMS to take swift action on prior authorization

The American Society of Neuroradiology and Society of Interventional Radiology want the agency to bust what they say is a burdensome barrier to imaging and other crucial aspects of U.S. medicine.

For many academic radiologists, achieving work-life balance is a struggle

Many radiologists are not only working extra hours but also buying back vacation time, according to new data.

Long daily exposure to blue light no threat to radiologists’ eyesight

Most radiologists log many hours every workday gazing into computer monitors emitting blue light, but their eyes are at close to zero risk of damage from retinal phototoxicity.

Homegrown tracking boosts follow-up imaging for incidental findings of uncertain gravity

A structured program to track incidental findings on body CT has significantly boosted rates of clinician follow-up as well as timely patient adherence to radiologist recommendations for next exams.

Cardiovascular Associates of America welcomes Florida practice to its growing network

The private equity-backed organization now has eight partner practices in its network.

GE HealthCare acquires AI ultrasound company

The deal will fold Caption Health into GE HealthCare’s $3 billion ultrasound business, supporting the portfolio with AI-enabled imaging.

FDA calls out weight loss pills for ‘hidden’ ingredient that puts health of heart patients at risk

The agency’s own analysis confirmed that these capsules contain sibutramine, which was removed from the market back in 2010 due to safety concerns

Management

Which cities offer the best pay for radiologists?

Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise prices by 12.9%, report shows

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

Enhancing STAT radiology exam order efficiency to reduce turnaround time

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