Practice Management

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

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients
A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers.
AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%
The health network, which operates 37 hospitals in California, drastically reduced scheduling delays after integrating an FDA-cleared algorithm designed to speed up imaging acquisition times.
Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners
High temperatures in the U.K. are putting pressure on an already strained healthcare system, with imaging equipment on the fritz due to overheating.
America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing
Despite the many technological advancements that have occurred in radiology, the specialty is still lagging when it comes to image and data sharing, according to new research.
Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade
Researchers believe their new data could be used to better inform staffing coverage in modern radiology departments.

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.

Radiologist allegedly lied to gain helicopter rescue off continent’s tallest mountain

Jason Lance, MD, is being charged with three counts connected to a May summit attempt on Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, in Alaska.

Practice Management

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%

Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners

America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing

Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade