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.

Radiologists urge HHS secretary to overhaul US Preventive Services Task Force
Over 45 physicians, scientists and public health leaders believe a “fundamental shift” is needed to address how USPSTF develops and implements recommendations.
Some patients more prone to MRI motion, with key implications for scheduling, procedure prep
Movement during these exams can have downstream consequences such as diagnostic uncertainty, higher costs from repeat scans, and delayed clinical decision-making.
Outspoken nurses in hot water | Population growth slowdown | Hospitals becoming Medicare Advantage carriers | and more news & views of note
How politically heated is the present moment? Enough to elicit verbal violence from trusted nurses.
The fight for improved cardiologist certification is still alive
The American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine is still pushing forward with its efforts to change how cardiologists are certified in the United States. While the group can reapply in the future for a standalone cardiology board, it is also looking at possible partnerships with other organizations.
Colleges collaborate to create new pipeline for rad tech talent
The program is one of only a handful across the United States to offer students meaningful exposure to the field prior to beginning their official clinical training.

FDA grants Breakthrough Device status to artificial intelligence triage solution from Aidoc

The New York-based radiology vendor announced the news Tuesday, with it applying to a novel product that flags a wide array of life-threatening, time-sensitive conditions in CT scans.

Trump, Pfizer announce ‘TrumpRx’ following tariff exemption deal

The new "TrumpRx.com" will sell Pfizer drugs at a heavily discounted price, direct-to-consumers. However, details on the initiative are not entirely clear.

Judge orders DOJ to stop commenting on Mangione’s guilt, political leanings

A U.S. district court judge has ordered the Department of Justice to explain why its officials continue to comment on the trial, in violation of her order. The agency has until the end of this week to respond.

Radiology providers from Israel share how their hospital handled the mass casualties caused by the October 2023 terror attacks.

Radiology lessons learned from the 2023 terror attacks in Israel

Soroka University Medical Center served as the primary evacuation destination after the attack, accepting nearly 700 injured patients, most of whom needed medical imaging.

SCAI outlines broken Medicaid reimbursement model for congenital heart disease

SCAI says many children and adults living with congenital heart disease are being left behind by a payment system that does not adequately value their care.

How the nation’s largest teleradiology group significantly strengthened stroke reporting

VRad has looked to improve use of the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (or ASPECTS) through email reminders, educational materials and workflow prompts.

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Radiology groups urge Congress to extend premium tax credits, protect physician practices

Numerous medical trade groups including the American College of Radiology and American Society of Neuroradiology recently wrote to Senate and House leaders on this issue.

Study highlights CT findings that could mask lung cancer, leading to delayed diagnosis

For many patients with interstitial lung disease, cancer could go undetected for years, putting them at risk of disease progression that would require more extensive treatment.

Management

Radiologists urge HHS secretary to overhaul US Preventive Services Task Force

Some patients more prone to MRI motion, with key implications for scheduling, procedure prep

Outspoken nurses in hot water | Population growth slowdown | Hospitals becoming Medicare Advantage carriers | and more news & views of note

The fight for improved cardiologist certification is still alive

Colleges collaborate to create new pipeline for rad tech talent