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.

Radiologic technologist survives COVID-19, returns home after one month in a coma

Shirletta Sanders said her situation was “terrifying,” but her past work helping others survive the pandemic pushed her through the ordeal.

Radiologists around the world flocked to Twitter to exchange information early in the pandemic

New users flooded conversations using the #radiology hashtag, sharing educational webinars, informational sites and journal articles.

Imaging advocate reminds patients and providers to check for metal in masks before MRI exams

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration first issued its face mask warning back in December, after a patient was reportedly burned during a 3T imaging exam.

Radiologists play key role in transgender patients’ facial feminization surgery

UCSF experts recently offered up a checklist, reporting template and advice for rads working with surgeons on these cases.

Remote working must be extended beyond teleradiology to all non-medical imaging personnel

A group of MRI specialists drew on their own experience during COVID-19 for their editorial, published in European Radiology.

Systemic remedies required for radiology trainees to feel comfortable reporting unprofessional behavior

More radiology residents and fellows felt their workplace cultures allowed them to speak up about patient safety problems rather than inappropriate behavior, according to a new study published in AJR.

Ambra Health announces new radiology and informatics podcast series

New episodes of "DICOM Dialogues" will be released each month and run 20 minutes, featuring expert discussions on everything from artificial intelligence to increasing diversity in radiology departments.

Humana to begin offering hospital-level care at home, including imaging services

The Louisville, Kentucky-based commercial insurer is teaming with home care provider DispatchHealth to make the offering happen.

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