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.

American College of Radiology opposes rebranding physician assistants as ‘associates’

Doc groups believe the title change is "clearly an attempt" to move the PA profession toward independent practice.

How one large hospital slashed adverse MRI events with the help of a dedicated safety officer

Most radiology departments are well aware of MR imaging safety hazards, yet few have implemented the measures necessary to prevents accidents.

Radiologists, CDC warn of myocarditis in young adults after COVID-19 vaccination

Cardiac MRI helped confirm one recent diagnosis of this concern, imaging experts detailed in Radiology Case Reports.

PET imaging helps 78% of Hodgkin lymphoma patients avoid radiotherapy

The classic bulky form of the disease is often treated with radiation, but this course can lead to toxic long-term effects, including heart problems and a higher risk of breast cancer.

Radiologists’ fundamental role in assessing body-packing drug smugglers with low-dose CT

Imaging experts recommend a simple structured report in these instances, incorporating major information such as the number, contents, and exact location of packets.