Practice Management

Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.

New imaging AI tool hits market with reimbursement eligibility
The product, which is offered within Elucid’s novel Plaque-IQ software suite, allows physicians to analyze lesion composition and plaque burden across any vessel.
Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste
The modality uses a high volume of linens, gels and other disposable supplies that also can have a significant global carbon footprint in radiology, experts note.
Private equity-backed groups more likely to offer radiologists remote roles
Although teleradiology positions are increasing in number, not all employers are keen on offering remote reading capabilities.
AI is everywhere ... except in radiology job postings, new data reveal
Talk of artificial intelligence in radiology is commonplace these days, but a new report suggests that employers are remaining mum on the topic when it comes to job descriptions.
How leadership changes impact radiologist well-being
New survey responses delve into how management shakeups at the divisional level affect morale and physician burnout.

How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate

It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness.

State law change allows technologists to administer contrast under remote supervision

The update eliminates the requirement for a physician to be on-site and now allows techs to perform venipuncture and conduct contrast administration under remote supervision.

Private equity-backed outpatient imaging provider enters California via USC partnership

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates has inked an agreement with Keck Medicine, providing revenue cycle and imaging center management services for a facility in Pasadena.

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition

The company now operates over 150 outpatient imaging centers across 23 major markets also including Dallas, Houston, Denver, D.C. and more.

Patients from poorer neighborhoods travel farther for MRIs, show up in worse condition

A twofold increase in distance traveled from home to an imaging center resulted in substantially higher severity in these patients’ conditions, researchers detailed in JACR.

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GLP-1 receptor agonists alter glucose metabolism and the movement of food through the digestive system and can lead to unique uptake patterns on FDG PET-CT.

Certificate-of-need law forcing referrers to send patients across state border for radiology services

Massachusetts primary care providers are reportedly sending patients to imaging centers in New Hampshire, which lacks a CON law and offers more affordable options.

Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note.

Practice Management

New imaging AI tool hits market with reimbursement eligibility

Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste

Private equity-backed groups more likely to offer radiologists remote roles

AI is everywhere ... except in radiology job postings, new data reveal

How leadership changes impact radiologist well-being