Practice Management

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

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.
New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer
Members of the specialty are more likely to trust domain-specific models when it comes to report generation support, research suggests.
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.

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9 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging

Consulting firm Vizient is forecasting continued growth in the specialty, driven by shifts in where patients receive care, new therapies that require imaging and a rapidly aging population.

American Medical Association cautions radiology groups considering corporate investments

This new guidance emphasizes that clinical and operational decisions must “remain in the ultimate control” of radiologists or other clinicians, the AMA said Monday.

Radiology societies urge commercial payers to update coverage for key interventional procedure

A total of 10 professional associations—also representing pain medicine, anesthesia and rehab specialists—recently messaged more than a dozen payers across the U.S.

Single emergency department charts 90% uptick in CT use since 2015

The uptick came during a time when the number of ED episodes increased by only 8% at the same institution, with defensive medicine one possible driver.

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AI, politics and rising demand for imaging—how rad techs are faring amid an evolving professional landscape

Compared to other healthcare workers, technologists may have a more positive outlook of their career trajectories and how outside forces may affect them.

Experts share recipe to reduce radiologist recommendations for unnecessary extra imaging

Education and other initiatives helped cut the rate of radiologist recommendations for additional imaging by 44% compared to a control site.

Radiologists say tax provision in reconciliation bill will harm private practices

“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says.

ChatGPT large language models radiology health care

ChatGPT excels at assessing breast pain symptoms, deciding if patients require imaging

This task could potentially be performed by a member of the radiology scheduling team with oversight by a clinical nurse navigator.

Practice Management

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

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

New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services