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.

Radiology group says reporting backlogs climbing to 'worst on record'
The organization cautioned that continuing to outsource exams to teleradiology providers is becoming “financially unsustainable.”
Patient sues surgeon and Allina Health for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery
In court documents, an unnamed Minnesota woman said that in 2022, she was admitted to an Allina Health hospital and scheduled for the removal of her infected spleen, only for an error to result in her left kidney being removed instead.
Hospital system reportedly ends contract after private radiology practice declines employment arrangement
The contract dispute is between 50-physician Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Healthcare, which has two hospitals south of Washington, D.C.
Cyberattack on nonprofit health system triggers scam calls to patients
Kettering Health in Ohio confirmed it is experiencing a data breach impacting care delivery. However, it stopped short of saying the calls are related, as an investigation is ongoing.
FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition
Arineta claims the scanner as the world’s first cardiovascular and thoracic CT that can complete two life-saving scans with a single pass.

Female radiology leaders offer 6 tips for navigating parental leave

Addressing microaggressions head-on is among the many pointed pieces of advice for those planning extended time away from work.

Additional spinal imaging prior to total hip replacement proves cost-effective long term

The extra work and costs upfront will spare patients physical and financial pain down the line, experts explained recently.

Philips enters agreement to acquire Cardiologs

Cardiologs, known for its AI- and cloud-based cardiac solutions, will soon be a part of the Philips family.

American College of Radiology contemplating legal action to halt provision in surprise billing law

The Texas Medical Association already filed suit against the Biden administration late last month, and ACR said the suit echoes several of its concerns.

Out-of-pocket mammography costs significantly decrease odds of undergoing subsequent screenings

The ACA largely eliminated such cost-sharing, but grandfathered health plans, diagnostic mammography and other follow-up testing all result in added charges.

Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

Common blind spots and errors on neck imaging: 6 tips for radiologists

The complex anatomy and variety of diseases in the head and neck make such imaging exams particularly vulnerable to mistakes.

60% of radiologists surveyed oppose MARCA bill that could spur wider use of registered rad assistants

The American College of Radiology polled providers on the proposed legislation, revealing the results during a recent town hall.

Management

Radiology group says reporting backlogs climbing to 'worst on record'

Patient sues surgeon and Allina Health for allegedly removing the wrong organ during surgery

Hospital system reportedly ends contract after private radiology practice declines employment arrangement

Cyberattack on nonprofit health system triggers scam calls to patients

FDA clears CT scanner that captures dual cardiovascular and lung cancer imaging in a single acquisition