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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FDA launches UDI database website

The FDA launched its Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) website this week, allowing the public to download information about a medical device by entering its unique device identifier (UDI).

XIFIN acquires image management company VisualShare

XIFIN, Inc. announced the acquisition of VisualShare, a Salt Lake City-based medical informatics company specializing in diagnostic image management. 

Viztek introduces new U-arm system

Viztek announced the availability of the Basic U-Arm, a new U-arm digital x-ray system.

Strategic Radiology takes unified stance against new USPSTF guidelines

In response to the proposed mammography guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Strategic Radiology® (SR®) recommends regular screening mammography for women beginning at age 40 in order to reduce breast cancer mortality.

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Radiologist takes the helm of New York hospital

A diagnostic radiologist has been named president and CEO of a 375-bed hospital in Rockland County, N.Y., just outside New York City. 

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Patients’ expectations outpacing hospital IT adoptions: survey

Hospital patients don’t merely dislike dealing with paperwork. When filling out forms seems to slow the delivery of their care, even when hospital staff or clinicians wield the pen and clipboard, patients react viscerally.

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Technologists step up for Nepal earthquake victims

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts in Nepal following the devastating earthquake last month.

New ACR-AAPM radiation safety officer resources available

Reston, Va. (April 23, 2015) — The ACR-AAPM Radiation Safety Officer Resources is now available for physicians and medical physicists serving as radiation safety officers at medical facilities.

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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.