Practice Management

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

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage
The needles were added to the FDA’s list of device shortages in April months after a major manufacturer stopped shipments to “correct an issue."
Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations
Efficient scheduling is becoming increasingly important as demand for nuclear medicine services grows, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative
The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.
Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal
New research from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists indicates that radiation therapy staffing shortages might be on the mend.
Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future
However, radiology dropped to 18th on the list of specialists when asked how they feel about their profession’s long-term future, according to new survey data from Medscape.

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.

Radiologist helps save cook’s life at restaurant

An off-duty radiologist in Ohio helped save the life of a cook at one of his favorite restaurants.

Practice Management

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations

The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future