Practice Management

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

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations
Efficient scheduling is becoming increasingly important as demand for nuclear medicine services grows, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative
The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.
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.

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Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network

The move highlights the growing trend of organizations turning to artificial intelligence to help address some of healthcare's most pressing issues.

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide

The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings.

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer

Only 43% of women with disabilities receive American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.

Strategic Radiology expands into Colorado, adding decades-old independent imaging group

Colorado Springs Radiologists and its roughly 25 physicians are seeking to gain the benefits of scale without the challenges of consolidation.

Medicare proposal eliminates plan to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027

The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories.

Internet searches reveal skyrocketing interest in POCUS implementation

New data align with a rise in intrigue around bedside point-of-care ultrasound to address growing patient demand.

Experts push for new generalist radiology AI models that move beyond single tasks, ease financial concerns

Consolidation of image interpretation assistance into one package can minimize costs and open the market to radiology providers who cannot afford current offerings, scientists write in Radiology.

Practice Management

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations

The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

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