Practice Management

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

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.
Smartwatches reduce physician burnout while improving resilience
Radiation oncologists and other specialists wore the devices for six months at two pilot institutions, with promising initial results.

‘A year like no other’: Editor of radiology’s top medical journal reflects back on 2020

The publication has become a leading source of COVID-19 imaging research, with one study garnering more than 420,000 downloads.

Interventional radiology requires renewed safety focus amid medical error, malpractice vulnerabilities

That’s partly because of the subspecialty’s broad scope and rapidly evolving technology to support physicians, experts wrote in Radiology.

Imaging alliance names new chairman; UC Davis welcomes radiology leader, and more executive news

Plus, the Society for Pediatric Radiology names its 2020 Pioneer Award winner and ASCO fills out its leadership roles.

Radiology practices must become agile to navigate future COVID-19 peaks and valleys

Leaders must embrace innovation as discipline to quickly learn what works and what doesn't, one expert argued Sunday in JACR.

Imaging groups want USPSTF to shine a light on CT for colon cancer screening

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance expressed "concern" that patients aren't fully aware of computed tomography colonography as an alternative to more popular exams.

3 radiology leaders offer key tips to prevent providers from drowning in email

Physicians recommend everything from utilizing spam filters to employing the five D's of checking messages.

‘I’m it’: Rad tech sleeps in RV for days to help overwhelmed rural hospital stay open

Lacking a deep bullpen and unable to send patients elsewhere, Eric Lewallen started staying onsite to help deliver x-rays on short notice.

42% of radiologists say unsupportive work culture restricts their breastfeeding goals

Time constraints and a lack of access to dedicated lactating areas were also cited as top barriers, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Practice Management

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

Smartwatches reduce physician burnout while improving resilience