Practice Management

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

Vetting imaging orders for appropriateness represents a 'substantial hidden workload,' new data show
This practice ensures patients undergo imaging that is appropriate for their clinical indication and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary exams being completed.
Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance
The health tech company announced the news Thursday, noting that the platform should help facilities address the growing demand for imaging.
Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden
The top 25% of busiest radiologists have read about 31% more studies since 2018 and work nearly 20% more clinical shifts per quarter, compared to seven years ago.
UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement
An impending policy change from UHC could cause providers to jump through additional hoops to receive payment for some imaging-related services.
Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners
Spring View Hospital, Lebanon, is teaming with RP effective Dec. 11, with the practice providing both on-site and remote radiology services.

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Join our live webinar on Wednesday: Data migration lessons from the University of California, San Francisco

Enterprise Imaging experts will share advice in a Radiology Business webinar Aug. 13, exploring how they’re tackling the task of migrating over 1.6M imaging files after a large-scale acquisition.

Private practice takes over Radiology Partners hospital contract

Effective immediately, Midstate Radiology Associates will deliver imaging reads at Windham Hospital, in Willimantic, Conn.

Rural hospital bolsters CT services, cuts costs with remote radiologic technologists

Dahl Memorial Healthcare, Ekalaka, Montana, can now offer computed tomography for a broader range of hours including evenings and weekends without paying for “costly” temps.

Radiology among 4 specialties seeing greatest year-over-year pay gains: Doximity

In 2024, the average radiologist saw their compensation climb about 7.5%, up to $571,749, behind only pediatric nephrology (15.6%), preventive medicine (10%), and pediatrics/general medicine (8.5%).

UnitedHealth’s Optum Radiology division expands imaging services on East Coast

Industry watchers have accused the healthcare conglomerate of having conflicting interests—employing docs and delivering medical imaging while also negotiating contracts with radiology practices.

Urologists, orthopedists and gastroenterologists increasingly expanding into interventional radiology

Kansas City Urology Care is the latest to expand into interventional care, partnering with IR Centers to open its new facility.

Rayus Radiology opens new outpatient vascular center amid growing demand for IR services

The private equity-backed company is expanding in the Portland, Maine, market after opening four other dedicated vascular clinics in Texas and Minnesota.

Jobs hiring talent people human resources

Multiple imaging modalities face rising shortage of qualified technologists

New survey results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists reveal that the vacancy rates in some modalities are nearing all-time highs.

Practice Management

Vetting imaging orders for appropriateness represents a 'substantial hidden workload,' new data show

Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance

Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden

UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement

Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners