Practice Management

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

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What background parenchymal enhancement levels mean for high-risk, average-risk women

High levels of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on breast MRI scans are associated with a greater chance of breast cancer in high-risk women, according to a new meta-analysis published in Radiology

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ACR announces expansion of pilot program focused on AI, radiology

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has announced a significant expansion of its ACR AI-LAB pilot program aimed at helping imaging providers develop and use AI algorithms.

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A new treatment option for prostate cancer patients

A new combination therapy using 177Lu PSMA-617 and idronoxil (NOX66) is effective for treating patients with prostate cancer, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2019 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.

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Why Are We So Bad at Predicting What Will Make Us Happy?

In past RBJ columns, we discussed why the absence of burnout does not equate to the presence of wellness. There should be more to the radiologist's professional life than simply getting through our workday until the weekend or to our next vacation. The ultimate goal should be to flourish, not just function.

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4 key takeaways from a new study on imaging utilization in the ED

Patients in the United States are depending on the emergency department (ED) for care more and more, a trend that has had a significant impact on imaging utilization.

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JACR's impact factor increases for 7th straight year

The impact factor of the American College of Radiology’s academic journal, the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR), increased to 3.785 in 2018, according to the 2019 Journal Citation Report.

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How contrast-enhanced CT can help treat prostate cancer patients

Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) can help providers identify high-grade prostate cancers, according to new research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Are humans growing tiny 'horns' due to cellphone use?

Recent reports from mainstream media outlets have highlighted a possible side effect of our growing dependence on smartphones: imaging results show that the human skeleton may be growing tiny “horn”-like bone spurs.