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.

Radiology technician settles for $350K in harassment lawsuit

Brandi Toscano dropped her lawsuit against Oregon Health & Science University that claimed she was continually harassed by a coworker over a two-year period.

American College of Radiology targeting fix for deadly incidental findings care gap

ACR is working with the American College of Emergency Physicians on ways to follow up on incidental imaging in emergent situations.

Walmart expands its imaging, healthcare footprint with two new primary care clinics

The retail giant's first Arkansas location opened this month, along with a new location in Loganville, Georgia.

Tech firm says it slashed imaging spending by millions last year through price shopping

That included $4.4 million in savings to employers and other health plan sponsors on MR imaging, and $1.7 million on CT scans, Sapphire Digital announced.

Top residents see bright future for radiology job market, but women remain underrepresented

More than 140 chief residents representing 99 programs responded to the Association of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology annual survey, which first launched in 1971.

‘An absolute catastrophe’: Radiologists struggling to work through massive imaging backlog

The Royal College of Radiologists estimates that the country needs another 1,900 physicians to work through all of the cases, and many scanners in the United Kingdom are over a decade old.

‘Stuck in limbo’: Patients of doctor with now-suspended license want answers about misread mammograms

One of the radiologist's former patients said she wants her medical records so that another doctor can assess them, but the office is closed and she “can’t get in touch with anyone," according to a published report.

Radiologists suffer from widespread digital eye strain, particularly women and residents

Half of all imaging experts involved in the study reported symptoms such as irritated eyes, ocular fatigue, and headaches, among many other discomforts.

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