Practice Management

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

Vetting imaging orders for appropriateness represents a 'substantial hidden workload,' new data show
This practice ensures patients undergo imaging that is appropriate for their clinical indication and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary exams being completed.
Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance
The health tech company announced the news Thursday, noting that the platform should help facilities address the growing demand for imaging.
Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden
The top 25% of busiest radiologists have read about 31% more studies since 2018 and work nearly 20% more clinical shifts per quarter, compared to seven years ago.
UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement
An impending policy change from UHC could cause providers to jump through additional hoops to receive payment for some imaging-related services.
Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners
Spring View Hospital, Lebanon, is teaming with RP effective Dec. 11, with the practice providing both on-site and remote radiology services.

3D Labs: Outsource? In-house? How to be more productive and profitable

Imaging and radiology are in a transition right now as more departments and practices are choosing to bring their 3D labs in-house.

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Percentage of radiologists in private practice continues to plummet, AMA says

About 46.9% of physicians in the specialty said they work in a setting wholly owned by physicians, down from 63.6% in the inaugural 2012 survey from the American Medical Association.

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Radiology Partners the No. 1 initiator of No Surprises Act disputes with 136,784, CMS says

The El Segundo, California-based industry giant accounted for about 15% of all disputes in Q4 of 2024 and 18% in Q3.

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Breast, lung imaging facilities often in close proximity, with opportunity for same-visit screenings

Over 38% of mammography facilities are within 1 mile of a nearby LCS provider, and 60% of this segment share the same address.

Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo challenges advertising claims made by competitor

Redwood City, California-based Prenuvo filed a formal complaint with the BBB National Programs' Advertising Division in response to the actions.

Nighttime IR 'float' call coverage improves productivity and patient care

Known to increase fatigue and impact performance, traditional call models for nighttime IR coverage contribute to burnout and gaps in patient care.

Imaging groups utilize ‘per diem’ radiologist employment to fill workforce gaps

These arrangements typically involve non-full-time employment, compensated on an hourly, shift or daily basis without benefits or annual salary, experts write in Pediatric Radiology.

Teleradiology outfit USARad sees quarterly revenues climb over 8%

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based physician group—acquired by Nanox for $30 million in 2021—logged revenue of roughly $2.6 million in Q1, up from $2.4 million last year.

Practice Management

Vetting imaging orders for appropriateness represents a 'substantial hidden workload,' new data show

Siemens Healthineers' latest 'helium-free' MRI nabs FDA clearance

Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden

UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement

Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners