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.

Emergency abdominal CT scans decrease markedly during the pandemic, while prognoses worsen

The results, noted researchers with the universities of Toronto and Ottawa, could have important implications for future COVID-19 outbreaks.

Imaging call hub bolsters bonds between radiologists, community PCPs, scoring 98% ED avoidance rate

Experts believe that imaging physicians who make themselves more available to primary care can help to mitigate malpractice risks while also building better ties with patients.

Radiologists must help spot abuse as domestic violence injuries rise during the pandemic

Specialists should key in on high imaging utilization, location and imaging patterns specific to intimate partner violence, trauma experts explained in Radiology.

Intelerad’s executive announcement, new radiologic technologist trustees, and more radiology workforce moves

Plus, Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization's new president and the Center for Diagnostic Imaging restructures its leadership team.

CMS pushes imaging appropriate use criteria go-live date back a year due to pandemic

The federal agency first kicked off the educational testing period for the AUC program on Jan. 1, with full implementation slated for the same date in 2021.

Radiologists aren’t exercising regularly, with nearly 90% suffering shoulder, neck pain at work

The researchers said incorporating regular workouts at home and in the office are important to combatting the profession's often sedentary work life.

Informational MRI booklet helps patients rest easy prior to exam time

Many patients shudder at the thought of the loud noise and enclosed space waiting for them inside of an MRI exam, but Swedish clinicians believe their approach may help.

Radiologist can sue former practice over age-related firing, judge rules

A Nevada radiologist can move forward with a lawsuit against his former practice, charging that he was fired after complaining about age discrimination.

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