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.

Mammography utilization rates highest in New England cities

Cities in the New England area have the highest screening mammography utilization rates in the United States, according to new findings published in Radiology.

Patient awarded $8.5M in damages after doctors fail to relay scan results

A Germanstown, Penn. couple was awarded $8.5 million in damages after a jury determined two doctors failed to report radiological findings that may have prevented a major surgery, according to reporting from the Morning Call.

Vaping, advertised as safe, immediately affects vascular function

Vaping—or inhaling vaporized liquid through an e-cigarette—immediately affects the user’s vascular function, according to a new study published by Radiology. This is true even when the solution does not include nicotine.

Radiologists performing 2 image-guided procedures now more than ever

Radiologists are performing paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures on Medicare beneficiaries more frequently than in the past, according to new research published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Houston radiologist arrested, charged with online solicitation of a minor

A 40-year-old radiologist from Houston, Texas, was arrested on July 31 during an undercover sting targeting sexual predators.

Women may be exposed to gadolinium during early pregnancy—should they be alarmed?

More women are exposed to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in their first trimester compared to the later weeks of pregnancy, according to an Aug. 20 study published in Radiology. But some experts warn this information should not lead to drastic conclusions.

Some pregnant women exposed to gadolinium during first trimester

A small number of women are exposed to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) during the early stages of pregnancy, according to new findings published in Radiology. What can be done to limit such exposure going forward?

Texas radiologist charged in sexual predator ‘sting’

An assistant professor for radiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston was arrested in July as part of an undercover ‘sting’ aimed at nabbing sexual predators online, according to KPRC Click2Houston.

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