Practice Management

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

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal
New research from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists indicates that radiation therapy staffing shortages might be on the mend.
Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future
However, radiology dropped to 18th on the list of specialists when asked how they feel about their profession’s long-term future, according to new survey data from Medscape.
New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer
Members of the specialty are more likely to trust domain-specific models when it comes to report generation support, research suggests.
Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED
“From an operational perspective, these findings have implications for staffing and resource planning in emergency radiology departments serving high-tourism regions."
Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services
Leaders with the New York organization hope the project will help improve care coordination for those who need it the most.

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.

Radiologists show higher discrepancy rates when reading advanced exams aligned with their subspecialty

Researchers said the results were “unexpected,” but noted their overall findings still support multispecialty practice.

RSNA names board members; Sectra chief’s new role and more radiology leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine appoints a new CCO and UCSF welcomes its recently hired chief of interventional radiology.

ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings

The move toward digital more closely aligns with the evolution of information-sharing, CEO and Executive Director of the organization Sal Martino said recently.

Hospitals hamstrung by ‘obsolete’ imaging equipment, potentially endangering patients

New information shows 34% of these organizations are running MRI machines more than a decade old.

COVID-19 brought 'overt' care-rationing in radiology that’s worsening disparities. How to fix it

Experts suggest using “equity-weighted allocation strategies” to better target populations left under-imaged amid the pandemic.

Education materials miss the mark on informing patients about radiation safety

People are increasingly taking on more proactive roles in their healthcare decisions, but a lack of proper education materials is proving to be a hindrance for both patients and providers.

Radiology faces ‘extraordinary opportunity’ as pioneer of modernizing medical education

More than 90% of rads working in North America and around the globe said the specialty is well-suited for online teaching, experts reported Tuesday in Insights into Imaging.

Practice Management

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future

New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services