Practice Management

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

Reducing MRI scan times could add thousands of exam slots, generating up to $22M in new revenue per practice
That’s according to a new retrospective study led by the University of California, San Francisco, and Siemens Healthineers, published Tuesday in Radiology.
Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them
University of Wisconsin researchers analyzed over 39,000 WebEx electronic messages sent in their department in a single year, offering takeaways in Academic Radiology.
Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs
PGY-2 radiology residents’ stipends ranged from less than $45,000 to over $65,000, with statistically significant differences based on region, according to new survey data.
Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions
It is estimated that up to 50% of radiologists will be named in a medical malpractice case by the time they reach 60.
Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."

Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain

Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.

Rad Partners expands CMO office, mammography providers' new executive and more leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine welcomes new C-suite members and the Joint Commission announces its next president and CEO.

Virtual interview format may become new normal for radiology residency match season

Residents who participated in the inaugural 2020-2021 online process analyzed the benefits and downsides.

BMI a key clue to catching interval cancers between mammography screenings, large study finds

Density, a prior biopsy and family history were also associated with an increased risk of both early and advanced cancers after a negative mammogram.

Here’s what radiologists should do after they’ve committed an error

Four top leaders shared their best practices for rads who come across a significant finding they may have previously overlooked.

Radiology leaders share 5 pearls of wisdom for navigating burnout

Six rads from practices across the country gave their personal perspective on the public health crisis recently in AJR.

New $100K project will utilize brain MRIs to study COVID brain fog and dementia

Rutgers University researchers are leading the effort and hope to determine if FDA-approved drugs can be repurposed to prevent or improve impairment.

Parents sue top children’s hospital alleging negligent care, MRI delays contributed to son’s death

CJ Harris' mother, Marie, says she asked for an MRI many times but was denied because the braces on her son's teeth may have rendered the scan unreadable, the lawsuit claims.

Practice Management

Reducing MRI scan times could add thousands of exam slots, generating up to $22M in new revenue per practice

Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them

Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs

Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions