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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Baylor College of Medicine appoints new chair of radiology

Eric Rohren, MD, has been named the new chair of radiology at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Adding written recommendations to mammography reports does little to sway high-risk patients

Written recommendations being included with mammography reports have a minimal impact on high-risk patients’ likelihood of following up with a care provider, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

State senator named independent director of Merit Medical Systems

Utah state senator F. Ann Millner has been appointed to be an independent director of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical devices used in radiology, cardiology and endoscopy

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Know the rules: 5 legal developments every radiologist should understand

Radiologists are responsible for knowing the ins and outs of so many laws, proposals and government organizations that trying to keep track of them all can be downright daunting. A presentation at this week’s AHRA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas aimed to guide attendees through a variety of these hot topics, helping prepare them for the years ahead. 

RAs ready to report quality measures

A majority of radiologist assistants (RAs) would be willing to help radiologists report quality measures, according to a new survey published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Columbus Radiology Director Achieves Board Certification in Medical Practice Management

Chris Page, director of finance at Columbus Radiology, has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) by the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), the certification entity of the Medical Group Management Association.

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RBMA in favor of updated PACS value

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) issued a statement Friday saying it “recognizes and appreciates” a significant change CMS made in the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. 

New York radiologist pleads guilty to fraud

A New York radiologist pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud Wednesday and could face up to ten years in prison.

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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.