Practice Management

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

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging
Breast imaging exams are about five times likelier to be canceled than other scan types, while contrast enhanced and ED-related requests were about twice as likely.
Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network
The move highlights the growing trend of organizations turning to artificial intelligence to help address some of healthcare's most pressing issues.
Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide
The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings.
ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.
Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer
Only 43% of women with disabilities receive American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.

ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day.

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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change.

Referrers want more structured radiology reports

Ordering physicians believe templated reporting more clearly communicates impressions regarding neuro patients, which often require more complex workups and management.

Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria.

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Stark Law loophole allows ordering physicians to self-interpret hundreds of thousands of images each year

Experts believe their findings signal the need for potential policy reform in Washington to address perceived conflicts of interest.

Radiologists say paid family and medical leave a key factor when choosing a practice

Respondents in academic practices were more likely to report a paid-leave policy when compared to others working in hospitals or private practice.

Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.

SimonMed Imaging gives official notice of cyberattack weeks after initial reports

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based radiology practice issued a notice to impacted parties on March 28 after reports of the hack first started surfacing in mid-February.

Practice Management

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging

Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer