Practice Management

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

After nearly shutting down its entire interventional department, radiologists throw hospital a lifeline
Despite all of its IR providers submitting their resignations in June, a hospital in Australia appears to have avoided the complete shutdown of the department (for now).
Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence
SDM "is more than just a billing requirement—it’s a valuable opportunity to engage patients," says radiologist Farouk Dako, MD, MPH.
Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data
In April, the news website had declared radiology the No. 2 highest paid specialty, but it's now revising the numbers to correct inaccuracies in the statistical model.
Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup
Co-founders Alan Alexander, MD, MSc, and Brian Tsui, MD, officially kickstarted the company this month after two years in “stealth” mode.
Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'
Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves.

What pizza delivery and university radiologists’ new approach to mammography have in common

Consumers can track their pie when it enters the oven, is boxed and departs for delivery. Why can't they do the same with cancer screening results?

Ultrasound-based, teleradiology-backed breast cancer screening program holds promise

China has faced significant challenges improving breast cancer surveillance, including radiologist shortages and poor-quality screening methods, experts wrote in AJR.

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Interventional radiologists earn more than their diagnostic counterparts, though the gap is narrowing

The reported median, 25th and 75th percentile compensation for IR faculty were consistently higher than DRs, 2017-2023 AAMC data show.

Radiology experts warn of unintended consequences stemming from imaging price transparency efforts

Researchers are expressing concern that this information may be motivating some to shy away from undergoing scheduled exams.

RadNet, American Lung Association launch ‘revolutionary’ cancer screening program

The Florida Lung Health Coalition is chasing the goal of increasing low-dose CT uptake in the state to 30% by 2030.

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Rising workloads spur academic radiologists to spend less time training residents

“This increase in workload could impact the time available to dedicate to teaching the next generation of radiologists and has additional implications regarding burnout,” one expert noted.

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Assessing whether ChatGPT would steer patients to an interventional radiologist

Icahn School of Medicine researchers recently asked the popular AI chatbot a series of questions related to ailments often treated by IR specialists.

Whole-body MRI startup Ezra expands service in partnership with Princeton Radiology

The two will broaden their reach into the Philadelphia area, offering an “end to end” screening platform that monitors for cancer and other conditions.

Practice Management

After nearly shutting down its entire interventional department, radiologists throw hospital a lifeline

Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data

Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup

Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'