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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RadNet bracing for $11M drop in 2021 revenue following Medicare reimbursement update

The Los Angeles-based firm said it plans to permanently reduce staffing levels and trim travel expenses to help counter the cut. 

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Imaging groups urge USPSTF to remove 'arbitrary' cutoffs, expand lung cancer screening eligibility

The ACR and MITA both strongly support the proposal to lower screening age and smoking history requirements, but say the recent changes do not go far enough.

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5 key takeaways from a new study on cannabis and cardiovascular health

Medicinal marijuana has gained considerable acceptance in recent years, and some states have even legalized the recreational use of the drug. But what are its impacts on a person’s cardiovascular health?

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NIH launches $20M project to identify kids at risk of deadly post-COVID disease

Federal officials will award successful proposals in a bid to understand the causes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome or MIS-C.

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American Heart Association retracts, denounces anti-affirmative action article after heavy backlash

One of the article’s biggest critics, it seems, was the author’s own institution.

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Imaging lobbyist slams new bill granting third-party servicers access to medical devices during COVID-19

“While the intention of the bill’s sponsors is to protect patients, the unintended consequences of this legislation would increase the risk to patient safety,” said Patrick Hope, executive director of MITA.

Debate over hybrid classrooms a signpost of back-to-school health troubles ahead

On its face, hybrid schooling appears a prudent compromise during the COVID-19 crisis. However, it’s awfully easy to find health and education experts crying Stop the madness.

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$35M funding opportunity for Mo-99, Siemens FDA approval, and more imaging vendor news

Plus, RadNet and Hologic team up to advance artificial intelligence in breast imaging, and GE Healthcare strikes a distribution deal.