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.

Man awarded $1.9M after misinterpreted scan contributes to 20-month delay in cancer diagnosis

U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford said it was an “undisputed fact” that Gerald Culhane’s abnormally large lymph node was not spotted and acted upon when it should have been.

ACR's virtual micro-courses offer radiologists new training options during the pandemic

Participants can earn up to 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and 4.0 SAM credits by completing the coursework that kicked off on Jan. 4.

‘A year like no other’: Editor of radiology’s top medical journal reflects back on 2020

The publication has become a leading source of COVID-19 imaging research, with one study garnering more than 420,000 downloads.

Interventional radiology requires renewed safety focus amid medical error, malpractice vulnerabilities

That’s partly because of the subspecialty’s broad scope and rapidly evolving technology to support physicians, experts wrote in Radiology.

Imaging alliance names new chairman; UC Davis welcomes radiology leader, and more executive news

Plus, the Society for Pediatric Radiology names its 2020 Pioneer Award winner and ASCO fills out its leadership roles.

Radiology practices must become agile to navigate future COVID-19 peaks and valleys

Leaders must embrace innovation as discipline to quickly learn what works and what doesn't, one expert argued Sunday in JACR.

Imaging groups want USPSTF to shine a light on CT for colon cancer screening

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance expressed "concern" that patients aren't fully aware of computed tomography colonography as an alternative to more popular exams.

3 radiology leaders offer key tips to prevent providers from drowning in email

Physicians recommend everything from utilizing spam filters to employing the five D's of checking messages.

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