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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Out-of-pocket mammography costs significantly decrease odds of undergoing subsequent screenings

The ACA largely eliminated such cost-sharing, but grandfathered health plans, diagnostic mammography and other follow-up testing all result in added charges. 

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Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

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Common blind spots and errors on neck imaging: 6 tips for radiologists

The complex anatomy and variety of diseases in the head and neck make such imaging exams particularly vulnerable to mistakes.

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60% of radiologists surveyed oppose MARCA bill that could spur wider use of registered rad assistants

The American College of Radiology polled providers on the proposed legislation, revealing the results during a recent town hall. 

CMS to require COVID-19 vaccination at care facilities that accept Medicare, Medicaid by Jan. 4

Officials said the requirement applies to some 76,000 facilities employing more than 17 million healthcare workers across the U.S. 

Radiology Business Management Association launches imaging charity targeting underserved patients

The initiative pairs providers with Federally Qualified Health Centers, donating radiology services and gaining tax advantage in exchange. 

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Working in radiology associated with higher levels of burnout amid pandemic, large survey finds

COVID has also disproportionately impacted women, younger providers and those whose caregiving duties have spilled into their work lives. 

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Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth honor DOJ info request, amend timing of merger

Under the Department of Justice pact, the two data giants agreed not to consummate the merger before Feb. 22, 2022.