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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Brown Univ finds serious lack of advanced cardio imaging training

Researchers from Brown University conducted a nationwide survey assessing advanced cardiovascular imaging (ACVI) education in cardiology fellowships, finding a lack of centralized resources and literature establishing the value of ACVI.  

ACOs could have specific effects on radiology departments

The Medicare Shared Savings Program could affect radiology practices through accountable care organization (ACO) enrollment, according to a study by the Harvey L. Nieman Health Policy Institute that was published in the journal Health Care Management Science.

Imaging providers on Vancouver Island continue to struggle

Imaging providers in Vancouver Island, part of the Canadian province of British Columbia, have continued to experience issues taking care of patients in a timely matter. This week, two of the top stories on the Times Colonist, the daily newspaper of Victoria, B.C., focused on the issue. 

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Radiologists may face greater exposure than first thought: 3 ways to reduce occupational dose

Researchers from the University of Belgrade in Serbia suggested an urgent need for improved radiation safety and training in wake of studies indicating that half of interventional radiologists have the beginnings of cataracts.

Point-of-care reference material increases ED compliance with societal guidelines

In theory, compliance with societal guidelines should result in improved patient care and cost savings. But what if compliance is low? According to a new study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology, one way to increase guideline compliance is providing specialists with point-of-care decision support reference materials.

NMHS, MedQuest Associates team up to manage Tupelo-based facility

North Mississippi Health Services announced this week that it has purchased a majority interest in Tupelo, Mississippi-based The Imaging Center, partnering with MedQuest Associates as a managing joint venture partner in the business. 

Radiology Partners leverages physician expertise with leadership boards

California-based radiology practice Radiology Partners (RP) has created internal physician boards to drive improvement and allow the appointed MDs greater input on nationwide support functions. The boards will focus on human resources, radiology service coordinators, and RP’s physician leadership curriculum.

RBMA raising money for Louisiana residents affected by flooding

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) has created a fundraising challenge to help Louisiana residents affected by the area’s recent flooding. The group, which is holding its Fall Education Conference in New Orleans at the end of September, said its goal is to raise at least $5,000 for Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a local nonprofit founded in 1964.

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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.