Practice Management

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

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage
The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.
Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype
Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.
Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’
As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”
Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser
Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025.
FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage
The supply shortfall pertains to Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles manufactured by Hologic.

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Government shutdown likely to impact imaging services, American College of Radiology warns

Medicare payments will be put on a 10-day hold, with about 53% of CMS staff retained, and rulemaking at the key agency is likely delayed.

Subspecialized radiologists exiting workforce at higher rate than generalist colleagues

Neiman Health Policy Institute experts urged radiology leaders to use these results in evaluating issues related to retention in their own practices.

How the nation’s largest teleradiology group significantly strengthened stroke reporting

VRad has looked to improve use of the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (or ASPECTS) through email reminders, educational materials and workflow prompts.

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Radiology societies propose new imaging CPT billing codes for 2027

ACR on Wednesday touted the proposals, which were suggested at the September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting.

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Health system opens new $50M, state-of-the-art imaging center

Allegheny Health Network said the investment is part of a $400 million pot put toward bolstering radiology services across the Pennsylvania hospital group.

As the national physician shortage deepens, cardiology is feeling the strain—especially in rural America. Recruitment challenges are growing, and health systems are grappling with how to attract and retain cardiologists in remote locations. Michelle Wimberly, director of physician recruitment and retention at Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), says the solution starts with relationships and a commitment to long-term engagement.

How to bring cardiologists to rural America during a physician shortage

As the national physician shortage deepens, cardiology is feeling the strain. Recruiting cardiologists can be hard enough—bringing them to rural America is especially challenging due to the risk of isolation and other concerns.

Radiologists buy back control of practice from private equity platform

Jones Radiology had been part of fellow Australian company I-Med Radiology Network for over 25 years before buying back the 49% company stake.

Siemens Healthineers partners with Hawaii's largest health system to address state's growing backlogs

The medical tech giant on Monday announced their partnership with the Aloha State’s largest private health care provider and private employer.

Practice Management

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage

Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype

Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage