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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.