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.

Radiologists dedicate center as senior 'safe haven,' imaging patients 55 and up

Physicians across the globe are being forced to get creative to keep their doors open and care delivered.

Radiologist predicts ‘sea change’ in specialty after COVID-19, with many docs reading from home

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, more provider organizations appear to be joining the bandwagon to let radiologists telecommute.

Take it from an expert: 5 ways radiology providers can maximize their MIPS performance

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When the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was signed into law in 2015, it answered the prayers of healthcare providers everywhere and repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) once and for all.

3 priorities for radiology departments to protect staff, patients against coronavirus

Experts from West China Hospital explained the reconfiguration of their unit, standardized exam procedures and communication priorities in a study published Tuesday.

One of the nation’s largest hospital systems says it’s canceling all nonurgent imaging

Missouri-based Mercy said that, as it braces for an influx of patients from the pandemic, pushing back any nonessential radiology procedures is the next step in its preparations.

5 steps to right-size your approach to coronavirus diagnosis, avoid overcalling

Two radiology professors with the University of Pennsylvania are offering advice to physicians navigating uncertainty when using chest CT for COVID-19.

Breast cancer advocacy group urges radiologists to push back routine imaging amid pandemic

Susan G. Komen said its suggestion applies to healthy women of average risk for the disease and is aimed at minimizing exposure while freeing up “needed health capacity."

Man admits role in car accident scheme, defrauding insurers with unnecessary imaging exams

The Hudson County, New Jersey, individual used local auto body shop employees and healthcare providers in a cash-for-referrals plot, which led to an estimated $3.5 million in total losses.

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