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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Public health coalition wins lawsuit against EPA for lack of fluoride oversight

A federal judge in California ruled existing evidence of the negative effects of fluoride in drinking water warrants an investigation and potential action from the Environmental Protection Agency. 

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Interventional radiologist accused of performing procedure on the wrong patient

Scott W. Peterson, MD, of ProScan imaging was slated to deliver two CT-guided procedures on separate patients at the same time and location. 

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With AFib ablation on the rise, HRS highlights importance of proper EP training

Cardiac ablation techniques and technologies are constantly evolving. Only well-trained specialists should be performing these procedures, the Heart Rhythm Society said in a new policy statement.

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Patient files suit against whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo claiming radiologist overlooked signs of stroke

Attorneys filed the complaint Sept. 24 in the New York State Supreme Court, also naming William A Weiner, MD, and Nexray Medical Imaging as defendants. 

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Startup aiming to bring robotics into interventional radiology raises $73M

The Silicon Valley-based startup is working to commercialize a handheld platform that incorporates robotics, artificial intelligence, imaging and virtual connectivity. 

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Strategic Radiology shares concern about inconsistencies in MAC payment determinations

Providers have reported issues with one Medicare Administrative Contractor covering PET scans, for example, with reimbursement falling significantly below the expense. 

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Radiology societies advocate for CPT code changes

ACR and others did so as part of the recently held 2024 September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

HHS is adding a division to offer technical expertise with special focus on AI.