Practice Management

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

Patients from poorer neighborhoods travel farther for MRIs, show up in worse condition
A twofold increase in distance traveled from home to an imaging center resulted in substantially higher severity in these patients’ conditions, researchers detailed in JACR.
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may impact medical imaging results
GLP-1 receptor agonists alter glucose metabolism and the movement of food through the digestive system and can lead to unique uptake patterns on FDG PET-CT.
Certificate-of-need law forcing referrers to send patients across state border for radiology services
Massachusetts primary care providers are reportedly sending patients to imaging centers in New Hampshire, which lacks a CON law and offers more affordable options.
Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says
“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note.
New MRI purchasing approach could save upward of $520,000 per scanner
Experts with Vanderbilt, Philips and the Greenwell Project discussed this “circular business model” Tuesday in JACR.

Strategic Radiology grows to over 2,000 physicians, adding state’s largest imaging group

Founded over 60 years ago, New Jersey-based University Radiology, employs 180-plus board-certified rads handling 2.1 million exams annually.

RadNet exploring expansion outside of its 8 core markets in 2025

"We’ve got a pipeline ... and we’re hopeful we can execute and expand the footprint geographically," the company's CFO tells Oppenheimer Conference attendees.

Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology

Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position.

FBI issues alert on notorious ransomware group that targeted radiology practice

Medusa has hacked over 300 victims including SimonMed Imaging, hospitals, law firms and manufacturers, according to the federal cybersecurity advisory.

Annual lung cancer screening adherence drops after initial exam, underlining need for intervention

“Focusing on programmatic resources in the first follow-up period may provide a significant return on investment," experts write in JAMA Network Open.

MRI accident involving wheelchair prompts manufacturer to issue safety warning.

MRI accident has prompted the company that installed the scanner to issue a safety warning

The incident cost the clinic tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

Pediatric radiology continues to face ‘major’ workforce shortage

For years, the subspecialty has grappled with decreasing trainee interest, rising volumes and staffing demands, and a competitive market for talent, experts write in JACR.

‘Insufficient governance of AI’ is the No. 2 patient safety threat in 2025

ECRI compiled its latest list of healthcare hazards based on a wide scope of data, hoping to pintpoint the most pressing threats to patients' well-being.

Practice Management

Patients from poorer neighborhoods travel farther for MRIs, show up in worse condition

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may impact medical imaging results

Certificate-of-need law forcing referrers to send patients across state border for radiology services

Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

New MRI purchasing approach could save upward of $520,000 per scanner