Practice Management

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

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal
New research from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists indicates that radiation therapy staffing shortages might be on the mend.
Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future
However, radiology dropped to 18th on the list of specialists when asked how they feel about their profession’s long-term future, according to new survey data from Medscape.
New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer
Members of the specialty are more likely to trust domain-specific models when it comes to report generation support, research suggests.
Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED
“From an operational perspective, these findings have implications for staffing and resource planning in emergency radiology departments serving high-tourism regions."
Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services
Leaders with the New York organization hope the project will help improve care coordination for those who need it the most.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Radiology Partners inks agreement with key payer to restore in-network access

The pact comes as radiology practices fight to remain covered by the health plan of choice in their local service areas.

ACR applauds FDA about-face on use of iodinated contrast in children

The update marks a change from the FDA's stance on the topic last year.

‘The physician workforce is vanishing’: State goes to desperate measures to recruit radiologists

The Physician Workforce Act aims to bolster recruitment of out-of-state physicians and accelerate licensure for international medical grads.

Accessibility, reimbursement and other issues limit uptake of PET/CT among oncologists, survey reveals

Difficulty obtaining PET/CT scans was reported by 55% of respondents, with 21% citing this as the greatest barrier in treating classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

Anonymous survey responses reveal how residents really feel about virtual learning

"The more invisible radiologists become, the less their perceived value will be."

Radiology societies ‘alarmed’ by administrative burden, costs posed by new Cigna policy

Starting in May, the health insurer will require the submission of medical office notes when docs seek payment in certain scenarios.

Residency match cycle preference-signaling a hit among radiology programs

Experts from Mayo Clinic recently detailed their experience with the new offering, sharing that out of their 10 top ranked candidates, six had signaled the program.

Practice Management

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future

New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services