Practice Management

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

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."
A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands
One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review.
Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress
Such “scanxiety” can have a detrimental effect on exam quality, delay care and necessitate additional imaging, experts write in the Journal of Radiology Nursing.
ChatGPT effective at simplifying breast imaging recall letters
Emory University radiologists recently sought to improve the readability of their recall messages, asking the large language model for help.
Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’
Mt. Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists in Bellingham, Washington, have engaged with outside forensic specialists to aid in the investigation.

ACR will train future ‘B Readers’ to address national shortage

The American College of Radiology (ACR) was picked by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to train physicians to classify pneumoconiosis on chest x-rays, a specialist otherwise known as a “B Reader.”

ACR selected to train ‘B Reader’ physicians for government program

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Education Center has been chosen by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to train qualified physicians to identify signs of pneumoconiosis in chest x-rays.

Imaging may not always be necessary for women experiencing breast pain

Women regularly undergo imaging examinations because they are experiencing breast pain. If there are no other symptoms, however, imaging may not be necessary, according to new findings published in the Journal of Breast Imaging.

Public health investigation yields connection between vaping, severe lung disease

Researchers have used imaging findings to establish a connection between the use of e-cigarettes and severe pulmonary disease, sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Cheap MRI markers can ease children’s anxieties during scanning

Using imaging markers such as gummy candies or a plastic, fish-shaped container can alleviate children’s anxieties during MRI exams and cut costs for radiology departments, according to a recent Australian study published in BMJ Open.

CBCT imaging system from medPhoton receives FDA approval

Salzburg, Austria-based medPhoton GmbH announced that its new cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging system, ImagingRing, has gained FDA approval.

Low-dose radiation exposure from imaging exams associated with increased cancer risk

Being exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with an increase in pediatric patients' risk of developing cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

DBT, DM detect additional breast cancers with similar characteristics

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and digital mammography (DM) detect breast cancers with comparable tumor characteristics, according to a new study published in Radiology.

Practice Management

Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands

Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress

ChatGPT effective at simplifying breast imaging recall letters

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after ‘data security incident’