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.

Updated stroke protocol boosts patient outcomes

The shift was associated with improved door-to-puncture and door-to-reperfusion times.

General radiologists aren’t extinct yet—they’re more important than ever

Well-rounded rads remain fundamental to community settings and patient care despite the growing move toward subspecialization, two experts argued in JACR.

Common characteristics of women who cancel their screening mammography appointment

Brigham and Women’s Hospital scientists sought to pinpoint which women were most susceptible to missing their appointment, sharing their findings in Clinical Imaging.

Top imaging advocates join initiative pledging equity, diversity in medicine

The American College of Radiology is among those dedicated to creating a more inclusive healthcare environment.

Hospital names radiology chief; Nobel prizewinning MRI pioneer passes, and more leadership news

Plus, Butterfly Network hires two C-suite executives and a former radiologic technologist assumes the role of COO.

Radiology uniquely positioned to lead successful population health initiatives: 7 top priorities

Screening programs, radiology information systems and value-driven financial models are all key opportunities for the specialty.

Virtual radiology consultations during primary care visits help maximize specialty’s value

Mass General recently experimented with this change, videoing in rads to discuss imaging results during regular PCP checkups.

Young radiologists must step up to climate change: 7 things to know

Trainees will need to harness the same energy used during the pandemic to take on the "next challenge to world health," two experts argued in Radiology.

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