Practice Management

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

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates
Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.
Mammography false positive rates rising, driven by a few key factors
The number of women who had a screening mammogram miss cancer leapt from less than 1 per 1,000 women in 2010 up to as high as 2.5 by 2022.
Anthem threatens hospitals who use out-of-network radiology providers
“When you thought insurers couldn’t get more evil, they come up with something even worse than you anticipated,” one physician said.
UnitedHealthcare cutting radiology group pay rates in bid to preserve affordability
“Rapidly rising healthcare costs continue to be a top concern for members and their employers," the nation's largest commercial insurer wrote in a recent letter to an unidentified imaging group.
‘Direct-to-patient’ digital prompt boosts CT lung cancer screening uptake
Researchers with two academic health systems recently tried a new approach to increase LDCT uptake, reaching patients electronically outside of a regular appointment and asking them to request a screening.

‘Seismic shift’ needed for radiologists to communicate radiation risks with info-hungry patients

Many patients say their understanding comes from radio, TV or social media, but nearly 70% would rather sit down with an imaging expert to discuss radiation issues.

6 tips for young radiologists entering residency

Transitioning from medical training to life as a resident is difficult and often daunting. Two experts share their ways to get a leg up.

Innovative payment reform needed to combat high out-of-pocket costs after lung cancer screenings

About 7.4% of the commercially insured receive at least one invasive procedure after their LCS, with patients’ responsibility ranging from $0- $7,500.

Hospital network pauses radiology services at satellite lab following suspensions over vaccine mandate

The New York institution suspended 16 employees without pay who now have 30 days to get vaccinated or be terminated.

Provider offering workplace and at-home diagnostic imaging expands into 22nd state

EZaccessMD partners with health plan holders to help blunt healthcare costs by offering teleconsults alongside ultrasound and X-ray scans in the community.

Radiology department uncovers pain-inducing problems with at-home workstations

UPenn's virtual consults spotted ergonomic issues with many workspaces, with about 60% of providers reporting neck pain.

Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain

Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.

Rad Partners expands CMO office, mammography providers' new executive and more leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine welcomes new C-suite members and the Joint Commission announces its next president and CEO.

Practice Management

AI reveals crucial community factors influencing cancer screening rates

Mammography false positive rates rising, driven by a few key factors

Anthem threatens hospitals who use out-of-network radiology providers

UnitedHealthcare cutting radiology group pay rates in bid to preserve affordability

‘Direct-to-patient’ digital prompt boosts CT lung cancer screening uptake