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."

Radiologists can safely revise post-procedural approach to CT-guided lung biopsies

Shortening observation times after transthoracic biopsies and eliminating follow-up chest X-rays are both appropriate for many low-risk patients.

Heavily consolidated radiology publishing market may give a few key players unequal power

That’s according to a new study of traditional and open-access business models spanning radiology-focused journals, shared in Clinical Imaging.

‘Imperative’ that providers consider cancer survivors for low-dose CT screening, radiologists charge

The number of such survivors has swelled in recent years amid improvements in diagnosis and treatment, experts wrote in JACR.

‘Growing concerns’ over interventional radiologists’ radiation exposure during certain procedures

Scientists suggested restricting the time and frequency of some fluoroscopy-guided treatments to help minimize local damage, such as skin cancer in the fingers.

Imaging implications from federal pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The American College of Radiology alerted members about this issue Friday, steering them to an update recommending CT or MRI as part of the initial workup for patients with rare blood clotting.

ABR’s new committee members, Walmart Health executive resigns, and more radiology leadership news

Plus, imaging provider Envision Healthcare promotes permanent chief financial officer, UCSF appoints three new clinical leaders and more.

Rise in aggressive breast cancer among women under 40 may warrant public health attention

The proportion of patients treated for invasive carcinoma or an advanced stage of the disease have both leapt in recent years, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging.

66% of radiation oncologists say new patients are presenting with more advanced-stage cancers

“One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we already see the consequences of pandemic-driven drops in cancer screening and diagnostics," ASTRO Chair Thomas Eichler, MD, said.

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