Practice Management

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

Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’
As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”
Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser
Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025.
FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage
The supply shortfall pertains to Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles manufactured by Hologic.
Lower No Surprises Act dispute fees officially go into effect
The NSA independent dispute resolution process was updated by federal agencies on May 28, with the final rule including a slew of changes that affect radiology providers.
The radiologist shortage is real but smaller and more local than believed: Report
Approximately 1,470 of active radiologist openings have been sitting unfilled for over two months or more, concentrated in certain states.

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.

Radiology expert predicts ‘explosion’ of coronavirus cases in US: ‘The numbers may look gruesome’

Howard Forman—MD and Yale professor of radiology, biomedical imaging, economics and public health—recently shared his thoughts on the outbreak.

Stick to breast imaging evidence, radiologists implore: ‘Lives are at stake and compromise is unethical’

The JACR commentary is the latest in a long-running debate over when, and how frequently, women should receive mammography screenings.

Early onset dementia diagnoses surge 200%, with imaging playing a key part

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported this trend among commercially insured Americans between the ages of 30 to 64, with an average age at diagnosis of 49.

4 key roles radiologists must fill in coronavirus outbreak—beyond the initial CT diagnosis

An imaging expert from South Korea, which recently had a spike in cases, said rads' duties are numerous.

Practice Management

Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage

Lower No Surprises Act dispute fees officially go into effect

The radiologist shortage is real but smaller and more local than believed: Report