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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Florida cardiologist says he was fired for criticizing the hospital—they say it’s because of inappropriate comments

Gary Idelchik, MD, has filed a lawsuit against BayCare Health System in Florida.

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6 steps to address burnout among breast radiologists: From AI to ‘judgement-free zones’

Much has been written about overall physician workplace fatigue, but not enough on this subspecialty, experts noted recently. 

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Washington implores parents, providers to catch kids up on regular doctor visits

So many parents have held children back from visiting clinicians’ offices during the COVID crisis that CMS is issuing an urgent call to action: Please hold them back no more.

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AMA urges California governor to veto bill nixing nurse practitioner supervision

The American Medical Association is strongly urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice without physician supervision.

Mulling an M&A transaction? Here are 3 improvements in care quality to consider, possibly count on

Of 127 hospital executives involved in a successful merger or acquisition over the past five years, more cited “ability to survive” than any other reason for making the move.

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National Cancer Institute reportedly looking to kill high-profile $100M mammography trial

NCI has formed a work group to review funding for TMIST, which is comparing digital breast tomosynthesis with older 2D mammo technology.

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71% of transgender and nonbinary patients have had a negative imaging encounter

Ultrasound exams contributed the highest rate of unexpected emotional discomfort, experts reported in AJR. 

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Offering imaging exam for free ups utilization by 546%, with key gains in underserved populations

University Hospitals Health System tested the pricing change in a bid to boost outcomes in its service area.