Practice Management

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

Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them
University of Wisconsin researchers analyzed over 39,000 WebEx electronic messages sent in their department in a single year, offering takeaways in Academic Radiology.
Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs
PGY-2 radiology residents’ stipends ranged from less than $45,000 to over $65,000, with statistically significant differences based on region, according to new survey data.
Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions
It is estimated that up to 50% of radiologists will be named in a medical malpractice case by the time they reach 60.
Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."
A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands
One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review.

ACR, National Kidney Foundation say fears of injury from contrast-enhanced CT unfounded

Two high-profile medical groups are urging radiologists to use contrast agents with confidence when imaging patients.

However, the number of new cases has continued to decline since reaching its peak in September, officials said.

$2M settlement after subpoena of radiologist’s keystrokes finds lax CT reading

Lawyers recently extracted the payout from one Dallas-based hospital chain after proving that radiologist Steven Fuhr spent less than a second interpreting CT images.

‘Gamification’ of imaging education reduces errors, boosts radiologists’ confidence

More than 90% of participants said they would use the game for educational purposes again.

Hospitals beginning to shift away from patient shielding during x-ray exams

One large Chicago hospital is launching an "Abandon the Shield" campaign to educate staff, patients and clinicians before it discontinues the practice.

Most radiologists have moved toward peer learning, but many want more standardization

Radiologists desire uniform expectations on minimum-required monthly cases for peer review and consistent metrics for reporting peer learning.

Hospitals increasingly abandoning shielding in radiology as movement takes hold across US

At least a dozen hospitals have already changed their policies on protection during x-rays and many more are starting to have the conversation.

Nearly half of radiologists report feeling burned out, higher than the average physician

Medscape queried more than 15,000 doctors across 29 specialties for their “National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report 2020: The Generational Divide," published Jan. 15.

Practice Management

Top reasons for radiology workflow interruptions and how to address them

Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs

Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands