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."

10 survival tips for new radiologists

Imaging experts touch on everything from new employment contracts to mentally preparing to be under the magnifying glass.

Emphysema underdiagnosed, but low-dose CT provides opportunity to identify, intervene

Experts from numerous institutions analyzed computed tomography images from more than 50K patients for their analysis, published in Clinical Imaging.

Former rad named Philips exec; SIR selects new president, and more radiology leadership news

Also, ACR lung expert hired as chief of thoracic surgery and ASRT fills out its board of directors.

Hop aboard the ScanVan: Mobile mammography unit helps bust imaging barriers in New York City

Nearly 70% of those who treated were Black or Latina while 43% were without insurance, according to an analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Imaging-unsafe continuous glucose monitors present new challenge for radiology practices

The popularity of CGMs has surged in recent years and imaging providers must prepare for this “unique patient safety challenge," experts cautioned.

Interventional radiology practices must master the nuances of E/M service billing

Under new 2021 rules, CMS will use a less complicated process to determine hospital outpatient and office-based procedure payment.

Lack of reimbursement hindering spread of imaging-powered mobile stroke ambulances

CT-equipped emergency vehicles have been proven to save lives, yet without steady payment, many programs are forced to rely on grants and charity.

Butterfly's new executives; Hyperfine hires informatics expert and more radiology leadership news

Also, celebrated Philadelphia neuroradiologist passes and longtime Varian CEO is stepping down ahead of the company's acquisition.

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