Practice Management

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

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Most referring providers fine with radiologists delivering imaging results; some patients remain hesitant

Variation among physician and patient preferences requires an individualized approach to communicating findings, Weill Cornell Medicine experts wrote in JACR.

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One-third of patients do not receive timely follow-up after their CT lung cancer screening

Delays or lack of follow-through were more pronounced among Black, low-income, or patients with mental health disorders, according to a large study published in JAMA. 

5 ways radiologists can utilize creative thinking when interpreting exams

Medicine is typically a logic-driven field, but experts say innovative thinking can make any provider better.

ASRT names governance chief; GE Healthcare hires new CEO and more radiology executive news

Plus, AI specialist TeraRecon welcomes its new president and a renowned musculoskeletal radiologist passes.

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CDC says mammography screenings declined 87% during initial days of the pandemic

The declines were particularly pronounced among low-income populations and women of color, according to new research published in Preventive Medicine. 

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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.

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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.

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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