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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Addressing substance abuse disorders in the workplace

Continuous communication and a functional support system are keys to keeping individuals on the track to substance abuse recovery. Matthew La Rocco, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, has developed a method for businesses to improve the view and care of these individuals.

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Virtual patients teach physicians empathy

Delivering bad news is a stressful, sensitive task for physicians. Researchers from Medical Cyberworlds and the University of Michigan have developed a virtual patient system to educate physicians on improving empathetic skills, with findings published in Patient Education and Counseling.

White House agrees to pay ACA subsidies

The Trump administration has told leaders in Congress that it will continue funding Affordable Care Act (ACA) cost-sharing reductions (CSRs), though it is not known for how long. This latest development could potentially defuse talk of a government shutdown.

Drug-resistant fungus ‘acting like a superbug’ in U.S. hospitals

A so-called “superfungus” resistant to the typical antifungal medications is showing up in U.S. hospitals, particularly in New York and New Jersey.

Crafting a workplace violence prevention plan for your hospital

Hospital workers are especially vulnerable to violent behaviors, according to Ann Scott Blouin, RN, PhD, the Joint Commission’s executive vice president of customer relations.

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CMS: Expect MIPS eligibility notices in next month

Clinicians should soon be receiving notices on whether they’ll be required to participate in the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), CMS said in a notice issued on April 25.

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Artificial intelligence 96% accurate in detecting tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top global causes of death due to a lack of screening in remote areas with limited access to radiologists. A recent study published in Radiology discussed how researchers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to identify TB on chest x-rays.

Centene confirms 2018 ACA exchange participation after strong Q1 earnings

St. Louis-based insurer Centene says its committed to offering coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges in 2018, reporting growth of 500,000 in its marketplace plans through the first quarter of 2017.

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Cardiovascular Business
Q&A: Why are cardiovascular devices involved in so many recalls? FDA policies may be to blame

Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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