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.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout

Radiologists once again rank among the most burned-out specialists

Concerningly, nearly 80% of physicians described their burnout as “moderate to severe,” and one in five respondents reported self-medicating with alcohol to cope with their depressive symptoms.

Cigna sues CVS over executive’s move

According to Cigna, Amy Bricker left her role as an executive with the company just days before joining CVS Health.

VIDEO: Who gets sued when radiology AI fails?

Brent Savoie, MD, JD, vice chair for radiology informatics, section chief of cardiovascular imaging, Vanderbilt University, explains who will get sued when there is a misdiagnosis due to artificial intelligence (AI).

FDA greenlights ultrasound MSK software with AI

Clarius Mobile Health of Vancouver, B.C., has won FDA approval to market an AI model that works with the company’s handheld point-of-care ultrasound devices to identify and measure tendons of the foot, ankle and knee.

Global survey finds radiology social-media users like YouTube best

Instagram is a fairly close second, Facebook a fighting third, Twitter a respectable fourth and LinkedIn a visible fifth.

Fraud in Florida: Feds bust fake nursing diploma scheme

The scheme led to more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas issued by three South Florida-based nursing schools.

Coronary IVL now recommended at all cath labs, even those without surgical backup

The latest SCAI guidance on the safety of PCI procedures included a key change that could expand coronary IVL utilization throughout the United States.

GoodRx slapped with $1.5M fine by FTC over patient privacy

According to the FTC, the company failed to notify consumers it had disclosed personal health information to Facebook, Google and other companies.

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