Practice Management

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

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.
New imaging AI tool hits market with reimbursement eligibility
The product, which is offered within Elucid’s novel Plaque-IQ software suite, allows physicians to analyze lesion composition and plaque burden across any vessel.
Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste
The modality uses a high volume of linens, gels and other disposable supplies that also can have a significant global carbon footprint in radiology, experts note.
Private equity-backed groups more likely to offer radiologists remote roles
Although teleradiology positions are increasing in number, not all employers are keen on offering remote reading capabilities.

Patient step counters have ‘powerful implications’ for lung cancer treatment

"I consider step counts to be a new vital sign for cancer treatment,” said Nitin Ohri, MD, a radiation oncologist with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

New York hospital giant gains FDA approval for PET agent to diagnose Parkinson’s

Fluorodopa F 18, as the drug is called, is injected into patients in preparation for a PET scan.

CDC says vaping-related lung injury cases appear to be on the decline

More than 2,500 instances of EVALI have been reported across the U.S., as the death toll rises to 54.

The 10 most interesting Health Imaging stories of 2019

It’s no surprise that AI dominated the landscape this past year, but there were still a number of important stories that will likely become trending topics as radiology continues to evolve.

Poor image quality forces FDA to suspend mammography at imaging practice

A North Carolina radiology provider has stopped performing mammography screenings after technical concerns led to it losing accreditation for the service.

Call triage assistants may eliminate stressors that contribute to radiology trainee burnout

Employing a nonphysician to answer reading room phone calls can limit distractions and make life easier for on-call radiology residents.

Breast cancer patients on Medicare and Medicaid at higher risk of death

That’s according to a new study of nearly 10,000 women, presented Thursday, Dec. 12, at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

AI tool that merges breast images could ‘radically improve’ cancer care

Researchers with the University of Auckland recently scored a $1 million grant to advance their research, which is nearing clinical use.

Practice Management

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services

New imaging AI tool hits market with reimbursement eligibility

Radiology departments can cut costs and save the planet by limiting ultrasound waste

Private equity-backed groups more likely to offer radiologists remote roles