Practice Management

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

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?
The ramifications of the conflict in the Middle East may soon extend beyond the gas pump and into the healthcare sector, experts are cautioning.
Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER
Leaders at the Utah hospital are hopeful the newly updated PET offerings will help patients seek treatment locally, avoiding long travel times.
Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region
The hope is that the new service will open the door for patients to undergo treatment and diagnostic exams locally instead of having to travel long distances.
Strategic Radiology adds its 50th member practice
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Radiology Associates LLC is the latest to join SR, bringing aboard 62 additional physicians.
Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times
There has been some debate among the imaging industry as to whether standardized templates help or hinder workflows, but these latest data suggest they may be especially beneficial for on-call residents.

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

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?

Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER

Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region

Strategic Radiology adds its 50th member practice

Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times