Practice Management

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

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures
“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes.
Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly
Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months.
CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it
President Donald Trump’s administration argues that their “WISeR” model will eliminate unnecessary testing and save Medicare money. But eight Democrats opposing it think it will only bring Medicare Advantage chaos to Part A and Part B.
RadNet reports 'record' quarterly revenue alongside rising procedural volumes
The outpatient imaging center operator's latest financial report highlights positive trends “in virtually all aspects of the business.”
Siemens Healthineers partnering with NYU Langone Health for $100 million deal
The new agreement indicates Siemens will supply NYU Langone Health with its latest gamut of advanced diagnostic imaging offerings across its network of over 300 outpatient and hospital locations.

After nearly shutting down its entire interventional department, radiologists throw hospital a lifeline

Despite all of its IR providers submitting their resignations in June, a hospital in Australia appears to have avoided the complete shutdown of the department (for now).

Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence

SDM "is more than just a billing requirement—it’s a valuable opportunity to engage patients," says radiologist Farouk Dako, MD, MPH.

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Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data

In April, the news website had declared radiology the No. 2 highest paid specialty, but it's now revising the numbers to correct inaccuracies in the statistical model.

Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup

Co-founders Alan Alexander, MD, MSc, and Brian Tsui, MD, officially kickstarted the company this month after two years in “stealth” mode.

Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'

Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves.

US Radiology Specialists announces name change

Leaders with the Raleigh, North Carolina-based radiology group said the change comes as the practice continues pursuing expansion through "de novo" imaging centers.

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Private equity-backed Premier Radiology Services acquires another rival telerad group

The Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company is adding MetisMD, “a highly regarded teleradiology provider with deep expertise in musculoskeletal imaging.”

Radiologists increasingly affiliating with multiple practices, a trend most pronounced among young rads

Early adoption of multiple practice affiliations signals this trend "will become the norm rather than an exception," experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Practice Management

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly

CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it

RadNet reports 'record' quarterly revenue alongside rising procedural volumes

Siemens Healthineers partnering with NYU Langone Health for $100 million deal