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.

Pinpointing CT features of coronavirus can determine patients' disease severity

Imaging findings vary according to an individual's COVID-19 disease state, researchers reported recently, which can help clinicians develop effective treatment strategies.

CT should not be used as first-line tool against coronavirus, ACR warns following pandemic declaration

The American College of Radiology is urging physicians to only deploy computed tomography sparingly, given concerns about specificity and infection control.

Radiology Partners teams with nonprofit to deliver imaging services in underserved communities

The El Segundo, California-based imaging giant said it soon plans to begin working with Rad-Aid International, targeting low- and middle-income geographies that lack access to healthcare.

Patient shielding is no longer necessary, major radiology groups declare

The Royal College of Radiology, British Institute of Radiology and others said their guidance is based on mounds of evidence.

Patient shielding no longer necessary during imaging exams, top radiology groups say

Various U.K. radiologic societies declared contact shielding offers "minimal or no benefit," encouraging the field to focus on other areas of radiation protection instead.

Family can sue radiologist over missed brain bleed, despite now-deceased patient refusing treatment

A three-judge appeals court panel reached the determination in March, reinstating the lawsuit against Chicago-based Swedish Hospital and its providers.

Andrew Rosenkrantz named new editor of American Journal of Roentgenology

He will take the helm as the publication's editor-in-chief beginning in July, when longtime AJR Editor Thomas H. Berquist, MD, leaves for retirement, the American Roentgen Ray Society announced this month.

Coronavirus outbreak forces European Society of Radiology to postpone annual congress

After weighing recommendations from local and global health agencies, the ESR determined it is not in a position to guarantee a safe congress for its attendees. The European Congress of Radiology will now take place July 15-19 in Vienna.

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