Practice Management

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

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?
The ramifications of the conflict in the Middle East may soon extend beyond the gas pump and into the healthcare sector, experts are cautioning.
Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER
Leaders at the Utah hospital are hopeful the newly updated PET offerings will help patients seek treatment locally, avoiding long travel times.
Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region
The hope is that the new service will open the door for patients to undergo treatment and diagnostic exams locally instead of having to travel long distances.
Strategic Radiology adds its 50th member practice
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Radiology Associates LLC is the latest to join SR, bringing aboard 62 additional physicians.
Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times
There has been some debate among the imaging industry as to whether standardized templates help or hinder workflows, but these latest data suggest they may be especially beneficial for on-call residents.

COVID-19 infection in pregnant mothers does not harm developing fetuses’ brains

Radiology experts analyzed fetal MRIs from 33 women who contracted the virus while bearing a child, sharing their results at RSNA21.

RSNA21: Patient access to imaging doesn’t overburden radiologists—many see it as key to transparency

In fact, 76% of rads said online access to results did not impact their role at all, according to new data presented at RSNA's annual meeting.

65% of radiologists suffer 'computer vision syndrome,' prompting researchers to call for action

The condition can lead to symptoms ranging from dry, tired and sore eyes to problems as severe as blurred and double vision.

Radiologists describe their experiences with sexual harassment in the workplace and call for change

The authors hope these narratives, despite being uncomfortable, will aid in furthering the discussions necessary to incite meaningful change.

Radiologists able to flag domestic violence before victims self-report

Patients who sustain multiple injuries of unclear origin over time are well served by radiologists equipped with longitudinal imaging histories, as these physicians are adept at appropriately alerting care teams of possible abuse.

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.

Practice Management

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?

Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER

Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region

Strategic Radiology adds its 50th member practice

Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times