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.

Key pitfalls to avoid when using PET imaging for patients with coronary artery disease
To aid in the PET imaging of patients with heart disease, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has developed new guidelines.
NIH will offer $10M to develop new imaging AI algorithms focused on unmet needs
The National Institutes of Health recently updated the grant page for its PRIMED-AI program, which was previously announced in May.
Over half of providers forgo physical exams on patients prior to ordering imaging
Experts recently sought to determine whether this habit impacts clinical reasoning and diagnostic yield. They shared their findings in the European Journal of Radiology.
Hospital not liable for wrongful detention of homeless man, judge rules
Joshua Spriestersbach remained locked up in a Hawaii State Hospital psychiatric facility for nearly three years in a case of mistaken identity. However, a judge ruled neither the facility nor the staff is liable for his detainment.
Doximity and OpenEvidence sue each other in spat over medical AI trade secrets
Both companies are working on ChatGPT-like platforms designed exclusively for medical professionals. OpenEvidence accuses Doximity of attempting to steal its proprietary code, while the latter fires back with a defamation claim.

Common reasons radiologists missed head and neck cancer diagnoses on cross-sectional imaging

Perceptual errors plague experienced and novice readers and can stem from factors including high work volumes, fatigue and workplace distractions, according to new research.

DOJ reportedly prepping lawsuit to block UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Change Healthcare

The blockbuster $13 billion deal has been in the works for more than a year, with healthcare giant UHG hoping to fold change into its Optum business line.

HHS awards $55 million to expand virtual healthcare access

The awards will enhance telehealth, digital patient tools and health information technology to support underserved communities.

American Board of Radiology opening lines of communication with field to bolster transparency

ABR is currently distributing a communications survey to candidates and diplomates and will host a series of town halls starting Monday, Feb. 21.

American College of Radiology urges FDA to use discretion in ‘point-of-care’ 3D printing oversight

Anatomic models pose significantly less danger than surgical guides or implanted devices and should be regulated differently, the ACR said in recent public comments.

Prior authorization adversely impacts patient care, workforce productivity

An AMA survey shows that prior authorization can have harsh consequences on evidence-based care that interfere with a healthy, productive workforce.

Nonprofit hospitals aren’t doing more for Medicaid patients than for-profits, despite taking taxpayer subsidies

In 2019, both nonprofit and for-profit hospitals reported nearly equal unreimbursed Medicaid costs as a share of total expenses, according to research published Monday.

Kaiser’s net income rose in 2021, operating income dipped

The decline in operating income was associated with an increase in care delivery costs linked to COVID-19.

Management

Key pitfalls to avoid when using PET imaging for patients with coronary artery disease

NIH will offer $10M to develop new imaging AI algorithms focused on unmet needs

Over half of providers forgo physical exams on patients prior to ordering imaging

Hospital not liable for wrongful detention of homeless man, judge rules

Doximity and OpenEvidence sue each other in spat over medical AI trade secrets