Practice Management

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

‘Direct-to-patient’ digital prompt boosts CT lung cancer screening uptake
Researchers with two academic health systems recently tried a new approach to increase LDCT uptake, reaching patients electronically outside of a regular appointment and asking them to request a screening.
How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate
It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness.
State law change allows technologists to administer contrast under remote supervision
The update eliminates the requirement for a physician to be on-site and now allows techs to perform venipuncture and conduct contrast administration under remote supervision.
Private equity-backed outpatient imaging provider enters California via USC partnership
Outpatient Imaging Affiliates has inked an agreement with Keck Medicine, providing revenue cycle and imaging center management services for a facility in Pasadena.
Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition
The company now operates over 150 outpatient imaging centers across 23 major markets also including Dallas, Houston, Denver, D.C. and more.

Radiologist imprisoned for opioid scheme may get early release due to pandemic

Former UPMC doc Omar Almusa was convicted of the scheme in 2018 and sentenced to two years in prison, but wants out since he has Crohn's disease.

4 constructive coping strategies for rads (and others) with COVID-induced downtime

The authors aim their tips at radiologists. However, the activities are broad enough to apply to anyone who’s missing the feeling of making a meaningful contribution to a formerly frenetic workplace.

Scientists developing ‘quasi-tomographic’ new radiology system geared toward cheaper, easier COVID-19 assessment

A team of researchers in Spain is working to develop the brand new imaging tool, aimed at simplifying radiologists’ workflows and assessing symptoms more easily.

Radiologists should avoid MR imaging COVID-19 patients ‘except where absolutely necessary’

That’s according to new guidance on the deployment of magnetic resonance imaging during the pandemic issued recently by the American College of Radiology.

Coronavirus claims the lives of New York radiologist, Florida rad technologist

David Wolin, MD, a physician in breast imaging at Brooklyn Hospital Center, is one of the latest to die on the front lines of the pandemic.

Technology firm that helps hospitals root out radiologists’ errors raises $9M

Ferrum Health recently announced its latest round of investment, with Blumberg Capital leading the investment pack.

Experts detail how imaging providers can reuse scarce N95 masks up to 10 times

Canadian scientists have devised a protocol that may greatly extend the useful life of this key clinical tool.

CDC launches weekly coronavirus surveillance report, new studies to get grip on pandemic’s reach

In its first “COVIDView” update released Friday, the CDC reported increased visits to outpatient providers and emergency departments in recent months for coronavirus-like symptoms.

Practice Management

‘Direct-to-patient’ digital prompt boosts CT lung cancer screening uptake

How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate

State law change allows technologists to administer contrast under remote supervision

Private equity-backed outpatient imaging provider enters California via USC partnership

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography enters new state with imaging center acquisition