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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Patients tell which risks might keep them from colorectal cancer screenings

Risk of an internal injury and light exposure to radiation are the two side effects most likely to keep individuals from undergoing a colorectal cancer screening test, according to a recent study published by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Adorable charity alert: Student's nonprofit donates stuffed bears to hospitals

At a young age, Sami Newman was scared of getting an MRI … until someone gave her a stuffed bear, which helped calm her down. Newman, now a high school student, has turned that experience into a nonprofit organization. 

Candescent Health appoints 3 new vice presidents

Candescent Health announced this week the addition of three new vice presidents. 

After-hours imaging: 4 key takeaways from a survey of attending radiologists

According to a recent study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, attending radiologists think the trend of increased 24-hour attending radiologist coverage is good for patient care, but they worry about its impact on the next generation of specialists.  

ProMedica signs on to expand Sectra PACS into Sectra VNA

Sectra announced this week that ProMedica, a 13-hospital healthcare system serving Ohio and Michigan, has signed a six-year contract to expand its Sectra PACS into a Sectra Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA). 

FDA posts advisory on importance of proper positioning during mammography

The FDA posted a new advisory to its Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) website earlier this week, emphasizing the importance of proper patient positioning during mammography. 

The future is now: 2 advantages of using more modern technology in radiology resident education

Recent technological advances have changed the way residents learn new information. And according to a study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology, it’s now time for instructors to consider changing the way they teach. 

Market research: 40% growth in global contrast media market by 2022

The global market for contrast media is expected to grow from $4.3 billion to more than $6 billion by 2022, according to market research by GlobalData. 

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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.