Practice Management

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

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RSNA 2019: A revised perspective is central to a new era of patient-centered radiology

Valerie P. Jackson, MD, president of RSNA, suggested that radiologists look within themselves, step out of the reading room and connect with others to move toward this “long desired goal."

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New research finds gadolinium retention in the cerebral cortex, debunking conventional wisdom

Gadolinium-based contrast agents were found in multiple areas of the brain's cerebral cortex, central to cognition, regulating behavior and consciousness, according to research published in Radiology.

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Walter Reed National Medical Center let nearly 2,000 CT scans go unread

An investigation found there was no malicious intent involved and no punishment was handed down, the Wall Street Journal reported. 

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Vaping THC produces a pattern of ground glass opacities

Acute pulmonary injuries caused by vaped cannabinoid oils seem to have a predictable radiographic pattern on chest CT. 

Overutilization in the ED: One in three visits for lower back pain includes imaging

While the researchers did find a “modest decline” in 2016, the overall figures are still too high, they explained Nov. 20 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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ACR kicks off contest to highlight innovations in imaging

The first round of the Champions of Imaging 3.0 competition goes through Feb. 28 of next year and focuses on clinical decision support and appropriate use criteria.

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Global radiology training is on the rise, new study finds

Medical schools are increasingly offering their residents the chance to participate in international experiences and collaborate on research with multiple institutions, particularly in resource-strapped countries. 

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American Lung Association finds ‘dramatic’ increase in lung cancer survival rates, with radiologists playing a key role

Receiving that initial lung cancer diagnosis is not the death sentence that it used to be for some Americans, with more surviving the disease than ever before.