Practice Management

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

The American Hospital Association (AMA) is warning healthcare systems the Russians may attempt cyber attacks amid rising tensions of the war in Ukraine and the international community's response. #Ukraine #warinukraine #ukrainewar

Simple steps radiology leaders can take to fight back against ransomware

Ransomware is a growing problem for healthcare providers. At RSNA 2022, two experts examined how leaders can protect their teams and their facilities. 

Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD, MS, Editor of the the RSNA journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, and professor and vice chair of radiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, discusses trends in radiology medical imaging AI. He has been heavily involved in radiology informatics and has seen up close the evolution of radiology toward deeper integration with AI. #RSNA22

VIDEO: An updated look at the use of AI in radiology

Ahead of RSNA 2022 in Chicago, Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD, MS, spoke with Radiology Business about how AI is being used by radiologists—and how that may evolve in the years ahead.

Iodinated contrast use before, during and after COVID: Trends predict significant growth in demand

A new analysis suggests that, if the use of iodinated contrast were to follow pre-pandemic trends, it could rise by as much as 37% from 2019. 

Aloha State practice recovering from apparent cyberattack

Three and a half weeks after abruptly closing shop due to unspecified technical difficulties, Hawaii Radiologic Associates is reopening its doors in stages.

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RSNA primes 2022 conference attendees for virtual participation, technical exhibits

With its 108th scientific assembly and annual meeting a little more than two weeks away, the Radiological Society of North America is encouraging attendees to experience 2022’s big show virtually—even if they’ll be there in person.

Upped imaging utilization seems to follow ED clinicians who aren’t physicians

Emergency departments that employ nonphysician practitioners probably improve patient access to timely care. However, these EDs also order 5.3% more imaging than their physician-only counterparts.

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CMS raises reimbursement rate for focused ultrasound prostate tissue ablation

The procedure has a current average reimbursement rate of $4,506. The new OPPS rule would significantly increase that figure.

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Reducing errors: How structured feedback between radiologists and referrers improves patient care

Structured communication feedback systems between radiologists and intensive care unit physicians can significantly reduce instances of adverse events.