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.

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AI implementation improves when radiology staff concerns are considered

Although the potential benefits of artificial intelligence are numerous, its implementation is not without headaches for healthcare staffers. 

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Heart Failure Society of America cancels annual meeting in Atlanta due to Hurricane Helene

The news comes just one day before HFSA 2024 was scheduled to begin. HFSA is already considering the possibility of virtual sessions, but its primary concern is the safety of attendees. 

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Cardiologists say heart patients are often their own worst enemy

Patient lifestyles represent a significant challenge when treating and managing heart patients, according to a survey of more than 400 cardiologists. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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American College of Radiology strongly opposes 1 aspect of new HHS info-blocking rule

On Aug. 5, the Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator released the proposed rule, amending regulations issued under the 21st Century Cures Act. 

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Which interventional radiology procedure is most cost-effective for treating knee osteoarthritis?

OA impacts more than 595M people worldwide and produces $80B in healthcare costs in the U.S. alone, experts detailed in the American Journal of Roentgenology.  

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Radiology vendor Qure.ai completes $65M Series D funding round

Founded in 2016, the vendor offers the "world’s most deployed healthcare AI," with its solutions in use across 3,000 care sites in 90 countries. 

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Walmart workers sue over tobacco fees levied for health plan trust

The class action lawsuit argues employees cannot escape the fees even after they stop using tobacco, a violation of labor regulations.