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."

Man sues private imaging provider over ‘useless’ $1,500 MRI scan

Richard O'Brien said he shouldn't be on the hook for exam costs after doctors couldn't download imaging data nor receive his files electronically from radiology provider Priority.

Medical hypnosis a calming alternative to anesthesia for claustrophobic MRI patients

Guided meditation helped all patients complete their exams and produced high-quality scans comparable to using pharmacological interventions.

Data underline need to improve breast imaging interpretive accuracy among general radiologists

The findings are part of a new Neiman Health Policy Institute analysis of National Mammography Database numbers from an 11-year period, highlighted in RSNA's Radiology.

New imaging evidence may link myocarditis in young adults to COVID-19 vaccination

In late May, the CDC warned of several dozen cases of heart Inflammation, typically occurring within four days after the second vaccine dose.

Treating pure ground glass nodules is not a cost-effective strategy, large-scale analysis finds

“Our study adds weight to those who argue (like the ACR’s Lung-RADS) that pure GGNs should not be treated," one expert told Radiology Business.

New PET imaging tracer helps spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear

That’s according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021 Annual Meeting.

SNMMI elects new leadership; Rad Partners’ VP takes military role and more radiology executive news

Plus, longtime radiology supervisor named COO and Promaxo appoints new VP of clinical research & strategy.

Richard Ernst, who helped pioneer MRI, dies at 87

The Swiss scientist won the 1991 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his contributions to high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

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