Practice Management

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

Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence
SDM "is more than just a billing requirement—it’s a valuable opportunity to engage patients," says radiologist Farouk Dako, MD, MPH.
Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data
In April, the news website had declared radiology the No. 2 highest paid specialty, but it's now revising the numbers to correct inaccuracies in the statistical model.
Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup
Co-founders Alan Alexander, MD, MSc, and Brian Tsui, MD, officially kickstarted the company this month after two years in “stealth” mode.
Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'
Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves.
US Radiology Specialists announces name change
Leaders with the Raleigh, North Carolina-based radiology group said the change comes as the practice continues pursuing expansion through "de novo" imaging centers.

Radiology department improves patient experience ranking through quality improvement program

Implementing a quality improvement initiative in a radiology department can enhance overall patient experience, identify opportunities for improvement in the department and address the effectiveness of interventions aimed to mend gaps in patient care, according to research published in Radiology.

Urologist reads wrong CT scan, removes patient's healthy kidney

Urologist Ankur Parikh, MD, removed a patient's healthy kidney after reading the CT scan of another patient with the same name by mistake.

ASRT: Student enrollment in radiation therapy programs rising

A recent survey conducted by the American Society of Radiation Technologists (ASRT) found a small increase in the number of students enrolled in radiography and nuclear medicine programs, with the largest enrollment gains seen in radiation therapy programs.

Eye protectors incorrectly positioned in almost 25% of head CT scans

German researchers found approximately 95 percent of head CT scans of patients wearing eye protectors during an exam showed image artifacts, according to research published online Jan. 15 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. In almost a quarter of cases the eye lens was improperly positioned.

Illinois center’s MRI ‘Caring Suite’ takes the stress out of exams

A new wider MRI machine at OSF Center for Health in Peoria, Illinois has taken some of the anxiety out of the exam experience, but the center’s new suite is making an even larger impact, according to a recent report by the Journal Star.

U.K. hospital hopes to demolish bed store, build radiology clinic in its place

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust may demolish the former location of a bed store near Colchester Hospital in the U.K. to develop new imaging facilities.

Vancouver risk calculator found to improve lung cancer screening

The Vancouver risk calculator (VRC) offers superior guidance for predicting the risk of malignancy in patients receiving CT lung cancer screening compared to the American College of Radiology Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS), according to a new study.

Total-body PET/CT scanner gains FDA clearance

Shanghai, China-based United Imaging Healthcare announced Tuesday, Jan. 22, that its uEXPLORER total-body scanner has received FDA clearance.

Practice Management

Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data

Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup

Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'

US Radiology Specialists announces name change