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.

A private equity alternative: Long-term investment firm buys outpatient imaging operator for $400M

The Cranemere Group is acquiring Nashville-based Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, which has grown rapidly in recent years, and plans to hold the firm permanently.

Bipartisan senators introduce radiologist-supported bill to cut prior authorization red tape

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 follows a similar proposal in the House and is endorsed by the ACR, AMA and American Hospital Association.

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Radiologists receive commercial insurance payments at 180% of Medicare pricing

That placed radiology 4th on a list of 17 specialties examined by the Urban Institute, behind only anesthesiology, emergency medicine and neurosurgery.

Top 11 in-demand healthcare jobs

More healthcare professionals are desperately needed over the next decade, but some roles are more in demand than others.

Top intelligence officials to undergo voluntary brain imaging amid 'Havana Syndrome' mystery

President Biden recently signed the Havana Act into law, hoping to identify brain changes among victims via radiological examination.

Making a difference: How the US healthcare system can combat climate change

A new commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine examines how today's healthcare providers can help save tomorrow.

Female physician specialists, including radiologists, earn 33% less than their male counterparts

The good news is more than 90% of women would choose radiology again if forced to restart their careers, according to new survey data from Medscape.

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Private equity-backed Solis Mammography inks women’s imaging partnership with hospital system

Solis will manage Memorial Healthcare's breast imaging and bone density services across four centers, with plans to expand further.

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