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.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act brought to House by bipartisan cosponsors

Initially proposed in 2022, the law was reintroduced to the Senate in July. Now it's being backed by members of the House.

 

Brittany Nicole Weber, MD, PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains the growing role of cardio-rheumatology clinics.

The growing role of cardio-rheumatology clinics

Cardio-rheumatology clinics use a heart team-like approach to enhance care for patients with chronic conditions such as lupus, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. "It's not just about cardiology," the director of one clinic explains. "We work closely with rheumatologists, dermatologists and even primary care physicians to provide comprehensive care."

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Lawyer: Court decision over website trackers has ‘zero impact on patient privacy’

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has opted not to appeal a federal court decision that partially repealed the agency’s ban on website trackers.

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How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process. 

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Radiologist sues governor, claiming state’s top official violated his free speech rights

Frederick “Eric” Cubin, MD, and the Liberty Justice Center submitted the complaint on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. 

White patients undergo higher rates of diagnostic imaging in the ED than their black counterparts

Previous studies have demonstrated that imaging overuse is pervasive in the ED, with “defensive medicine” a common reason, experts wrote in JAMA Network Open

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Planned Parenthood sues Missouri over Medicaid defunding

Despite abortions being effectively banned in the state, a law that passed in May banned Medicaid funds from going to any organization that provides abortions in any state.

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Why PACS should be part of undergrads' medical education

Many traditional radiology courses leave out hands-on opportunities for students—something that could greatly benefit their understanding of the specialty.