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.

Radiologists grab majority share of growing lumbar puncture market, with more on the horizon

Imaging practices must determine how they will meet this "growing clinical need," including beefing up equipment and personnel, experts advised.

Radiologist accused of misreading 18 patient mammograms hands over medical license

The Virginia Board of Medicine approved the surrender on recently, leaving the former owner of Allison Breast Center unable to practice medicine.

Multispecialists are the new generalists—it’s time radiology embrace the change

Across age, gender and practice size, billed work for nearly 85% of general radiologists is primarily within two or more particular subspecialty areas, with few rads working exclusively within one subspecialty.

What radiologists should know about spotting items left in patients during surgery

Spotting and removing retained surgical items as early as possible can help prevent potentially lethal complications.

Radiology department busts imaging backlog by letting patients schedule their own exams

UCSF patients have arranged almost 5,000 exams on their own across six imaging centers, saving more than 400 hours of scheduler time.

Radiologists can help stop domestic violence, save lives by spotting lower limb injury patterns

Nearly three-quarters of patients with recurrent injuries suffered foot and ankle damage, according to a small study of intimate partner violence victims published recently.

NYU’s clinical interventional radiology service bolsters subspecialty's value, adding $1M to bottom line

IRs are responsible for ongoing patient care including E/M, interventional oncology procedures, and imaging before and afterward, experts detailed.

Most routine imaging should be scheduled 6 weeks after 2nd vaccine dose, major cancer centers say

A multidisciplinary team of more than a dozen experts across three “leading” tertiary care centers shared their guidance in RSNA's Radiology.

Practice Management

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future

New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services