Practice Management

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

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.
AI is everywhere ... except in radiology job postings, new data reveal
Talk of artificial intelligence in radiology is commonplace these days, but a new report suggests that employers are remaining mum on the topic when it comes to job descriptions.
How leadership changes impact radiologist well-being
New survey responses delve into how management shakeups at the divisional level affect morale and physician burnout.

Patient-doctor discussions about lung cancer screening need improvement

National lung cancer screening guidelines recommend discussing the benefits and harms of screening, but a new study found the quality of these conversations to be subpar.

Chest x-rays overused on ventilation patients despite ACR guidelines

Despite 2011 guidelines from the American College of Radiology (AVR) that recommend against chest x-rays (CXRs) for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, at least 60 percent of these patients receive daily CXRs in American hospitals, according to research published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open.

Treating DCIS patients with radiation therapy can make low mortality rates even lower

The combination of a lumpectomy and radiation is associated with a slight improvement in a patient’s chance of surviving noninvasive breast cancer, according to a new study published by JAMA Network Open.

England rolls out FIT kits, reduces age for bowel cancer screening to 50

Public Health England announced late this week bowel cancer screening in the country will now start at age 50, not 60, the BBC reported.

Radiologist loses license for 5 years after lying about treating a disabled child

A radiologist in Mumbai has had his license suspended for five years by the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) after promising to treat a disabled child with stem cell therapy but only prescribing him multivitamins.

These 2 imaging techniques can help specialists use dual-energy CT to assess acute appendicitis

Dual-energy CT (DECT) that includes virtual monoenergetic imaging or iodine overlay imaging can improve the assessment of acute appendicitis, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology and presented at RSNA 2017 in Chicago.

RSNA names 2018 editorial fellows

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) named Kathryn J. Fowler, MD, the 2018 RSNA William R. Eyler Editorial Fellow, and Elizabeth George, MD, this year’s RSNA William W. Olmsted Trainee Editorial Fellow.

Research shows biopsies of renal masses, image-guided tumor ablation can be performed at the same time

Biopsies of renal masses can safely be performed at the same time as image-guided tumor ablation (IGTA), according to a new study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Practice Management

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

AI is everywhere ... except in radiology job postings, new data reveal

How leadership changes impact radiologist well-being