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.

How one tertiary care center converted its interventional radiology suite and enhanced imaging utilization

The volume of CT scans and IR procedures completed each month jumped by 39.2% and 3.1%, respectively, with even larger gains in previously shared rooms.

‘We cannot be complacent’: Virtual interview format likely to disrupt upcoming radiology residency match season

An expected uptick in applications this fall may not actually indicate a growing interest in the specialty, imaging experts cautioned.

Extra! Extra! Google alerts are radiologist-friendly news resource, particularly for pandemic-related info

Non-radiology news outlets also covered topics related to last year's RSNA meeting, indicating such organizations are taking notice of imaging-based research.

CMS outlines new repayment terms for Medicare advances sent to radiologists during economic downturn

All told, the feds have doled out $106 billion in payments to smooth over cash flow issues as imaging and other patient volume dried up in March.

Radiology residents read 63% fewer images during the pandemic, with 1st year trainees hit hardest

Declines in mammography and MRI led all modalities, Henry Ford Health System noted recently.

A ‘drastically different’ Pinktober for breast radiologists and patients than years past

Widespread shutdowns of mammography screening services during the COVID-19 pandemic have left thousands of women in danger.

Radiology is well-suited for Instagram, but the field isn’t taking advantage of its image-friendly potential

Professional societies, in particular, need to be more active on the platform, and may find it helpful for recruiting members, promoting research and engaging with nonradiologists.

Interventional radiology’s pivotal role in addressing the ‘vicious cycle’ of pain and opioid abuse

The subspecialty is poised to help stem the tide of deaths and disability arising from this concern, experts wrote in AJR.

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