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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RLI Executive Leadership Symposium headed to Virginia in June

The Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) Executive Leadership Symposium is scheduled for June 20-22, 2018, at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia.

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High false-positive rate raises questions about LCS project

Researchers knew more information was needed when they saw the false-positive rate of the Veterans Health Administration lung cancer screening (LCS) demonstration project (58.2 percent) was considerably higher than the false-positive rate of the National Lung Screening Trial (26.3 percent).

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Consistent exercise linked to increased lifespan of breast cancer survivors

Regularly participating in resistance and aerobic exercise could increase the lifespan of breast cancer survivors, according to a new study published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

National Breast Cancer Foundation announces inaugural awards luncheon

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has announced its inaugural 2018 Women of Hope Awards luncheon.

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Medical device tax suspended for two more years

It was back—and now it’s gone again. For two years, at least. The medical device tax, which went back into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, after being suspended for two years, is now suspended for an additional two years as a part of the deal signed by President Donald Trump on Jan. 22 to end the brief shutdown of the U.S. government.

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New guideline helps radiologists investigate suspected physical abuse in pediatric patients

When physical abuse of a pediatric patient is suspected, how should radiologists and the rest of the imaging team proceed? Which modalities make the most sense? A new guideline from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) in the United Kingdom addressed those very issues and many more.

Siemens Healthineers, Florida Hospital Collaborate to Improve Health Care Outcomes

Multi-phase collaboration agreement and initial project to focus on acute care, health care utilization, and an improved health care experience for chest pain patients

Are big changes on the horizon for Siemens Healthineers?

Siemens is expected to list a minority of its healthcare division, Siemens Healthineers, in the first half of 2018. The division is looking to cut costs now ahead of the move.

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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.