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.

6 pro tips for success during the early days of radiology residency

Lack of exposure to rad life and the daily workflow are two big reasons why early career physicians struggle during this stage of their careers, experts wrote in JACR.

5 ways US regulators could go further to beat back bias in medical AI

FDA could do more to police regulated products for algorithmic biases that may affect clinical outcomes in vulnerable subpopulations.

American Board of Radiology says it’s reducing user fees, but some skeptical it will help

The doc-certification group is changing the recurring fee for retaking exams to a one-time charge for all subsequent attempts, among other updates.

Radiology provider Akumin signs $2.15M contract with Volpara—vendor’s largest deal to date

Under a five-year pact, the New Zealand-based firm will install patient-tracking software across a network of imaging centers spanning 11 states.

RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting

The Oak Brook, Illinois, organization announced more than 50 scientific presentations focused on these issues in an update shared Thursday.

Practice inks pact to integrate radiologist teams with academic medical center in bid to boost recruitment

Suburban Commonwealth Radiology Associates will work with Boston-based Tufts Medical Center to let rads work in their preferred setting.

Canon Medical pulling out of RSNA 2021 and other in-person meetings due to COVID-19

The Japan-based imaging giant cited its "Made for Life" management philosophy, prioritizing the health and safety of patients and providers.

Telemedicine has improved access to healthcare

Healthcare access has improved thanks to advances and higher adoption of telemedicine.

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