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."

Renowned radiologist retires, Medical center’s new imaging leader, and more people on the move

Plus, RANZCR names a new interim CEO, teleradiology provider NucleasHealth announces restructuring, and more.

Radiology can reduce CT lung cancer screening false positives by tackling these 2 factors

Harvard Medical School experts analyzed years of data to pinpoint reasons for mistakes in their own LCS program.

Radiology’s work-life balance wins over many med students, but not all are impressed

Doctors from the University of Arkansas set out to discover why some undergraduates stick with imaging while others join the field later or abandon it completely.

Hospital loses box filled with radiology images, exposing info of more than 1,000 patients

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, said the images themselves are not viewable without special software, but related information may be at risk.

Burnout in cardiology: Most pediatric heart nurses feel exhausted, with 30% eyeing a career change

Nurses are unhappy with their working conditions, which leads to stress and exhaustion.

Pennsylvania radiologist, hospital must pay $10.8M over allergic reaction to gadolinium, jury rules

A Blair County jury deliberated for two and a half hours before reaching the unanimous decision.

Nearly 90% of radiology residents said selection committees favor MDs over DO applicants

Osteopathic rads also said they were more likely to be steered away from imaging because of their degree choice, according to survey results published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Reaching pre-med students is crucial to the future of interventional radiology, experts say

Authors of a recent letter to the editor in Academic Radiology shared their own success with a pilot webinar program geared toward young professionals.

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