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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Imaging providers need to do a better job of reaching disabled adults, according to Mizzou study

Adults with disabilities undergo colon cancer screening at a lower rate when compared to the general population, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. According to the authors, the findings represent an opportunity for care providers to ensure facilities are up to snuff and an impetus to reach out to group homes and other caregivers of disabled adults.

FDA initiative develops informational video to prep for inspections

As part of the FDA’s Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program (EQUIP) Initiative, the Division of Mammography Quality Standards (DMQS) developed another tool to benefit facilties by enhancing their understanding of what inspectors will be looking for and not looking for with the new EQUIP questions.

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New system improves on CMS subspecialty classification, carries potential in transition to performance-based payments

A new system accurately identifying the subspecialties of practicing radiologists using Medicare data represents a considerable improvement over the system in place, which only differentiates between diagnostic radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and interventional radiologists.

RBMA names Delaware state senator Robert Still new executive director

The national not-for-profit Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) announced that Robert T. Still, MHA, has taken on the role of executive director after being selected by the RBMA Board of Directors and the organization's executive search committee.

Cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology suite open at Fairmont Regional

A new cardiac cath lab and interventional radiology suite have opened at Fairmont Regional Medical Center (FRMC) in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Advanced Radiology marketing campaign recognized by RBMA

Connecticut-based Advanced Radiology Consultants was recognized by the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), winning the 2017 RBMA Quest Award for Physician Marketing. 

Bracco Diagnostics launches PROTOCO2L TOUCH Colon Insufflator

Bracco Diagnostics announced the launch of its PROTOCO2L TOUCH Colon Insufflator that inflates the colon with carbon dioxide in patients who undergo CT colonography (CTC) for the detection of colon cancer.

Sharp increase of colorectal cancer in young adults

While most cases of colon and rectal cancer are found in people 50 and over, the American Cancer Society notes a sharp spike of colorectal cancer in adults in their 20s and 30s.

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American College of Radiology announces significant expansion of Lung Cancer Screening Registry

The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.

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AI reduces CT lung cancer screening workload by nearly 80%

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

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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.