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 must ‘urgently’ weigh imaging’s role in climate change: 4 areas to begin

American College of Radiology President Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, is among those calling on the specialty to take action.

Female trainees made up only 26% of U.S. radiology residents over past 12 years

Other traditionally male-dominated specialties have increased gender parity, but there's been little progress among imaging providers, experts said in a new analysis.

Radiologists grab majority share of growing lumbar puncture market, with more on the horizon

Imaging practices must determine how they will meet this "growing clinical need," including beefing up equipment and personnel, experts advised.

Radiologist accused of misreading 18 patient mammograms hands over medical license

The Virginia Board of Medicine approved the surrender on recently, leaving the former owner of Allison Breast Center unable to practice medicine.

Multispecialists are the new generalists—it’s time radiology embrace the change

Across age, gender and practice size, billed work for nearly 85% of general radiologists is primarily within two or more particular subspecialty areas, with few rads working exclusively within one subspecialty.

What radiologists should know about spotting items left in patients during surgery

Spotting and removing retained surgical items as early as possible can help prevent potentially lethal complications.

Radiology department busts imaging backlog by letting patients schedule their own exams

UCSF patients have arranged almost 5,000 exams on their own across six imaging centers, saving more than 400 hours of scheduler time.

Radiologists can help stop domestic violence, save lives by spotting lower limb injury patterns

Nearly three-quarters of patients with recurrent injuries suffered foot and ankle damage, according to a small study of intimate partner violence victims published recently.

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