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.

Large shift back toward in-person clinical education a good sign for radiology’s post-pandemic future

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists found that fewer radiography and nuclear medicine educational programs have eliminated clinical rotation schedules compared to last April.

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Radiologist sues Boston Medical Center claiming pattern of gender discrimination prior to her dismissal

For its part, New England’s largest safety-net hospital called the claims “baseless" while emphasizing its culture of inclusion. 

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American College of Radiology urges Senate to confirm Xavier Becerra as next HHS chief

Conservatives, meanwhile, have criticized the selection, citing his history of defending the Affordable Care Act and abortion rights. 

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Moody’s sees ‘significant execution risk’ as Radiology Partners integrates Mednax’s imaging business

On the plus side, the El Segundo, California, practice has increased revenues tenfold over the past five years through acquisitions and is in a strong cash position, the ratings service noted. 

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‘You are not the only single parent’: Fired rad technologist sues employer claiming discrimination

Yuliya Lykhonosov was terminated after a positive COVID-19 test forced her child's day care to close, leaving her with no other available options amid the pandemic.

Cancer imaging rebounding, but disruptions expected to persist into 2022

Delays in scientific progress may be "incredibly difficult, if not impossible" to overcome, radiology experts wrote Friday in Radiology: Imaging Cancer

60% of female radiologists have been victims of sexual harassment at work, underscoring need for change

Meanwhile, nearly 85% reported facing gender discrimination, according to a small survey of women in the specialty published recently.

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Imaging administrators say improving staff morale a top priority after stressful 2020

One-third of practice leaders said they have been forced to freeze hiring and shed employee numbers among CT staffers to counter decreasing patient visits.