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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Hawaii’s largest hospital alerts staff after imaging backlog reaches 8,000 exams

The Aloha State is reportedly facing challenges with hiring radiologists and radiologic technologists to meet heavy demand for medical imaging. 

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White House to end civil service protections for 50,000 federal workers

President Donald Trump's administration said an executive order to implement Schedule F, to make it easier to fire federal works that don't align with its agenda of "draining the swamp," is forthcoming. 

AI in nursing

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health. 

artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."

Conavi Medical’s Novasight Hybrid System catheter

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.

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A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands

One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review. 

Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence

The 55-year-old patient woke up experiencing chest pain one morning and an ambulance was called. He was dead just a few hours later. His family's lawsuit argued that delays in care, communication errors and other issues were directly responsible for his death.

FDA clears new cold cathode tomosynthesis system

Cold cathode tubes make for smaller systems that are lighter in weight and require less energy to operate, also resulting in decreased costs.