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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Structured reporting continues to mature

The promise of structured reporting for the diagnostic imaging interpretation report is improved clinician communication, better quality patient care and improved workflow. However, work remains to be done on these systems to enable seamless deployment that does not compromise radiologist productivity or, potentially, their interpretation accuracy.

AHA: MRI has little disruption for pacemakers, ICDs

It appears to be safe for patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators to undergo MR imaging. Additionally, the diagnostic benefits of MRI far outweigh the perceived risks in patients with implantable devices, according to two studies presented at the 2008 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions.

Aurora wins Texas install for dedicated breast MRI

The Cooper Clinics new breast health facility in McKinney, Texas, has installed the Aurora 1.5Tesla dedicated breast MRI system from Aurora Imaging Technologies.

Medtronic nets CE Mark for pacemaker designed for use in MRIs

Medtronic has received the European CE Mark for its EnRhythm MRI SureScan pacemaker and CapSureFix MRI SureScan pacing leads designed for use in MRI systems under specified conditions.

MRI shows response to interferon treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis

Regular MRI evaluations show that only about half of patients with multiple sclerosis achieve and sustain a response to treatment with interferon beta over three years, according to a study posted Nov. 11 online, and will appear in the January 2009 print issue of Archives of Neurology.

MRI can eliminate needless surgery for children with musculosketal infections

Pre-treatment MRI can eliminate unnecessary diagnostic or surgical procedures for children with suspected musculoskeletal infections (septic arthritis and osteomyelitis), according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

3D MRI sequence aids rupture-prone plaque detection

Canadian researchers have used 3D MRI to accurately detect bleeding within the walls of diseased carotid arteries, suggesting the technique may prove to be a useful screening tool for patients at high risk for stroke.

ACS: Mammograms are best way to spot breast cancer

Mammograms detect 80 percent to 90 percent of breast cancers in women without symptoms, and all women 40 and older should get a yearly mammogram, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), which marked Oct. 17 as National Mammography Day.

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Cardiovascular Business
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

AI in Healthcare
From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.