Practice Management

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

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients
A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers.
AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%
The health network, which operates 37 hospitals in California, drastically reduced scheduling delays after integrating an FDA-cleared algorithm designed to speed up imaging acquisition times.
Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners
High temperatures in the U.K. are putting pressure on an already strained healthcare system, with imaging equipment on the fritz due to overheating.
America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing
Despite the many technological advancements that have occurred in radiology, the specialty is still lagging when it comes to image and data sharing, according to new research.
Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade
Researchers believe their new data could be used to better inform staffing coverage in modern radiology departments.

4 lessons for radiologists to embrace generosity as ‘medical excellence’

Noted Indiana University radiologist and contributing writer for The Atlantic Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, shared his thoughts in a new Academic Radiology piece.

Mediterranean diet may prevent protein buildup key to memory loss and Alzheimer’s

Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging, detailed dietary surveys, and cognitive assessments for their findings, shared May 5 in Neurology.

Is there a radiologist on board? Why imaging providers must prepare for in-flight medical emergencies

Such scenarios are relatively common, with about 44,000 occurring each year, experts noted in a new report.

American College of Radiology highlights imaging CPT code changes for 2022 and sooner

Two code additions for next year cover a new procedure—destruction of the intraosseous basivertebral nerve—that provides relief for certain back pain.

Burnout crushing radiologists’ job fulfillment, with one-third intending to leave their organization

What's more, almost half of academic rads said the stress is impacting their sleep quality, according to results of a new wellness survey.

Radiation delivered via low-dose CT may improve quality of life for patients with severe Alzheimer’s

LDCT produced “remarkable” improvements in both behavior and cognition just days after treatment, according to a small study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Nanox hires new exec; Butterfly Network selects senior leader, and more radiology leadership news

Also, Canon fills out its management team and imaging societies hand out high honors.

Lung cancer screening programs with dedicated coordinators, effective tracking systems boost adherence

When given the proper team and infrastructure, low-dose CT programs excel at keeping patients on their imaging schedule, Kaiser researchers reported in JAMA.

Practice Management

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%

Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners

America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing

Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade