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.

43% of medical groups may freeze hiring, delay pop health efforts if Medicare cuts move forward

The findings are from a survey of the nation’s “leading” medical groups and integrated health systems, commissioned by the AMGA.

Intelerad acquiring Ambra Health, forming $1.7B enterprise-imaging and PACS powerhouse

Together they'll read more than 130 million exams annually and serve 2,000 customers including the 10 top U.S. hospitals, the two said.

‘Seismic shift’ needed for radiologists to communicate radiation risks with info-hungry patients

Many patients say their understanding comes from radio, TV or social media, but nearly 70% would rather sit down with an imaging expert to discuss radiation issues.

Updated lung cancer screening guidelines could spell 54% surge in LDCT imaging eligibility

These findings indicate healthcare systems should plan to increase capacity by 50%-60% to accommodate an influx of patients, experts wrote in JAMA.

Radiology Partners says it’s recruited more than 500 new physicians amid shortages in the specialty

This marks RP's largest intake of new docs during a two-year period and does not include radiologists added via practice partnership deals.

American College of Radiology unveils new imaging appropriateness criteria

ACR recently updated its influential quality guidelines, including five fresh topics and eight revisions to previously released updates.

Major academic health system reveals plans for dedicated AI department

U.S. healthcare will soon welcome the country’s first hospital department focused on applying AI to biomedical research and clinical medicine

6 tips for young radiologists entering residency

Transitioning from medical training to life as a resident is difficult and often daunting. Two experts share their ways to get a leg up.

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