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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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Wanted, resolution: Closing the CDS communications gap

Sponsored by FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas

January 1, 2017, is likely to be a red-letter day for radiology. As of this date, physicians ordering advanced diagnostic imaging exams (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and PET) for Medicare beneficiaries must, in compliance with the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, consult government-approved, evidence-based appropriate use criteria through a clinical decision support (CDS) system.

FUJIFILM Supports American College of Radiology Education Center With Educational Course and Training Services

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Education Center will continue to offer comprehensive, interactive radiology education courses utilizing FUJIFILM Medical Systems medical imaging solution: Synapse® PACS. A total of eight different courses comprising 30 sessions are held annually, including Body MR, MSK MR, Cardiac MR, Neuroradiology, HRCT and Emergency Imaging utilizing the Synapse PACS system software.

ACR supports bill to stall USPSTF draft recommendations

The American College of Radiology (ACR) strongly supports a bill that would put a two-year moratorium on recent draft breast cancer screening recommendations made by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). 

Hospital buys remaining stake in 2 imaging centers for $5.4 million

Baton Rouge General Medical Center has bought out its partners at two diagnostic imaging centers in Baton Rouge, La., for $5.4 million. The centers are located on Dijon Drive and O’Neal Lane. 

Northeast Radiology announces merger of operations with HVRA

Northeast Radiology has announced a merger with Housatonic Valley Radiological Associates (HVRA). After the move, which is effective August 3, the company will retain the name Northeast Radiology.

RLI launches 12-week Leadership Accelerator Series in September

The Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) has announced that its Leadership Accelerator Series will launch on Sept. 1. The series provides participants with a mix of live class sessions and private, self-paced research.

NHLBI awards pharmaceutical company $321,000 research grant

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes precision diagnostics, has been awarded a $321,000 Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Digirad invests $1 million in Perma-Fix Medical

Perma-Fix Medical, a Polish subsidiary of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., announced this week that it has completed its strategic partnership with Digirad Corporation. As part of the deal, Digirad invested $1 million into Perma-Fix Medical and Digirad CEO Matt Molchan joined its supervisory board.

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