Practice Management

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

Radiology practice sells imaging center to hospital partner while remaining independent
Fayetteville-based Valley Regional Imaging is unloading its facility to Cape Fear Valley Health, a hospital based in the same Sandhills-region community of southeastern North Carolina.
63% of radiologists, other docs surveyed seeing physician applicant shortages
Approximately 42% of those polled aren’t confident progress will be made in the next decade to address the shortfall, Medscape found.
Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans
Summa Health said the change will take effect Sept. 1, with the two-hospital network ceasing scheduling of appointments for this consumer segment.
Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers
The Plantation, Florida, company first announced the initiative at RSNA 2024, offering clients new “relocatable and expandable” centers to be deployed across the U.S.
Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations
The breast imaging group is launching two locations in Texas and marking its first foray into the Raleigh metro area, with more on the way in North Carolina.

Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news

Plus, Strategic Radiology's incoming COO and AI firm names a handful of new hires.

83% of radiologists have suffered ‘imposter syndrome’—a precursor to burnout

That's the case at one academic medical center, which is the first to confirm this phenomenon among radiologists, researchers reported in Clinical Imaging.

42% of breastfeeding radiologists cite an unsupportive work culture: 4 steps toward change

Women pinpointed a lack of time as their biggest roadblock to a supportive environment, new survey results revealed.

Radiologist allegedly lied to gain helicopter rescue off continent’s tallest mountain

Jason Lance, MD, is being charged with three counts connected to a May summit attempt on Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, in Alaska.

Radiologist burnout: 5 key causes and possible solutions

Less than 40% of healthcare organizations have mental health resources available to combat employee burnout, which only contributes to the problem, experts said.

Female radiologists less likely to commit diagnostic imaging errors than men

Experts believe their findings may help institutions develop more appealing work environments and attract women into the male-dominated specialty.

Out-of-pocket mammography costs significantly decrease odds of undergoing subsequent screenings

The ACA largely eliminated such cost-sharing, but grandfathered health plans, diagnostic mammography and other follow-up testing all result in added charges.

Common blind spots and errors on neck imaging: 6 tips for radiologists

The complex anatomy and variety of diseases in the head and neck make such imaging exams particularly vulnerable to mistakes.

Practice Management

Radiology practice sells imaging center to hospital partner while remaining independent

63% of radiologists, other docs surveyed seeing physician applicant shortages

Hospital system no longer accepting radiology patients with out-of-network health plans

Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations