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.

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.
FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging
The “Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio” test is indicated for the early detection of amyloid plaques, a hallmark sign of the neurodegenerative disease.
CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures
Authorities issued three recommendations for radiologists related to the issue, including avoiding the use of nonsterile US gels.
ACR suggests 5 ways White House can ease regulatory burden on radiologists
The college's suggestions came in response to a recent request for information, seeking regulations that "stifle American businesses."
Lavish kickback scandal costs California health system $32M
Community Health System and Physician Network Advantage, an affiliated technology consultancy firm, were accused of bribing physicians for patient referrals in the form of paid vacations, expensive gifts and business meetings held at strip clubs.

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Lawmakers push feds to fix key surprise billing provision that has enraged radiologists

Bipartisan members of Congress are concerned the rule will lead to artificially low payment rates, which would narrow provider networks.

COVID-19 brought 'overt' care-rationing in radiology that’s worsening disparities. How to fix it

Experts suggest using “equity-weighted allocation strategies” to better target populations left under-imaged amid the pandemic.

Radiologist Carolyn Meltzer receives one of American Medical Association’s highest honors

AMA is bestowing the Emory leader with its Distinguished Service Award, established in 1938 to recognize “meritorious service in the science and art of medicine.”

Google gains a sure foothold for building its healthcare AI résumé

A 17-hospital, 500-site health system in the Northeast is migrating clinical and operational data to Google Cloud platforms while also partnering with the Silicon Valley giant on AI and machine learning.

Imaging centers may be held liable for independent radiologists’ negligence, court rules

A recent decision expands the state's medical malpractice rules beyond hospital-based settings.

Federal health officials award $30M for ‘groundbreaking’ brain study utilizing imaging

University of California, San Diego, researchers said the grant will bolster their HEALthy study, investigating normal and atypical brain development trajectories.

High‐billing cardiologists order more tests when treating AFib—but outcomes do not improve

What do these findings say about current billing policies?

Education materials miss the mark on informing patients about radiation safety

People are increasingly taking on more proactive roles in their healthcare decisions, but a lack of proper education materials is proving to be a hindrance for both patients and providers.

Management

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

FDA clears 1st blood test for Alzheimer’s, reducing need for ‘costly’ PET imaging

CDC investigating outbreak linked to contaminated ultrasound gel used in image-guided procedures

ACR suggests 5 ways White House can ease regulatory burden on radiologists

Lavish kickback scandal costs California health system $32M