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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Visage Imaging Names Levin General Manager

Visage Imaging Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro Medicus Ltd. (ASX: PME), today announced that Brad Levin has joined the company as general manager, North America. In addition to his general manager responsibilities for the U.S. and Canada, he will handle Visage Imaging’s global marketing initiatives.

ACR Cites Inaccuracies in TJC Sentinel Event Alert

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a statement addressing inaccuracies it contends were included in “Radiation Risks of Diagnostic Imaging”, a Sentinel Event Alert issued last Wednesday by The Joint Commission (TJC).

AMA to PCORI: Disregard Cost When Evaluating Treatments

A new medical research body born of healthcare reform should not consider the cost of treatments when evaluating them.

Toshiba Launches FDA-Cleared Imaging System

Toshiba America Medical Systems today announced a new Kalare radiography and fluoroscopy imaging system that has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

CBO Budget Projections Raise Questions for Health Care

Optimism and uncertainties on the health care front color updated budget projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Wednesday.

Research Links Decline In Hormone Therapy, Mammograms

New research conducted by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and published online Monday in the journal Cancer suggests a link between the dramatic decline in women's use of hormone therapy mid-decade and a decline in mammograms.

Hitachi , Government of Saskatchewan Sign Development Agreement

Hitachi has finalized an agreement with the government of Saskatchewan, Canada for the research and development of nuclear medicine technology, as well as a deal with Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, and Global Nuclear Fuel -- Americas to explore the potential collaboration on future nuclear research and design

CMS Introduces Bundled Payment Initiative

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Tuesday announced a new plan offering bundled payments to physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers.

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Health Imaging
Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Cardiovascular Business
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business
‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.