Practice Management

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

Bipartisan lawmakers seek to increase funding for mobile CT lung cancer screening
The Mobile Cancer Screening Act would offer grants to help imaging providers purchase mobile CT screening units through the federal government.
Whole-body MRI ‘longevity’ firm hits 10,000 users, charging up to $19,000 for annual membership
Human Longevity is a luxury clinic that's part of a “lucrative and growing industry” focused on preventive care.
Patients believe docs who use AI are less competent, according to new survey data
Although most medical providers see how artificial intelligence can benefit their practices, patients perceive docs who utilize AI in a less favorable light.
Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise
New global survey data suggest organizations have not let the lack of reimbursement affect their decision to implement CEM.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 3.6% pay bump, permanent remote imaging supervision
Physicians expressed concern Monday about newly proposed "efficiency adjustments" in the federal payment program, which could drag down reimbursement for many services.

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Average rad tech salaries rise over 12% in 2 years, up to $86,484

All major disciplines across medical imaging and radiation therapy have recorded compensation increases over the last two years, according to ASRT.

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Radiologist seeks $8M in lawsuit alleging retaliation after he blew whistle against peers

Layne Tarbox, MD, and his attorney filed the complaint Oct. 28, alleging a husband-wife pair of rads engaged in fraud at one of the Pacific Northwest's largest medical groups.

The 7 most pressing challenges in radiology practice: A ‘perfect storm’ is brewing

Leaders from 31 different radiology societies recently met to discuss the specialty's biggest problems, offering solutions in a newly published analysis.

Real-world use of AI algorithm for collapsed lung cuts radiologist reporting times by 46%

Prompt diagnosis of such pneumothorax is crucial, with delays linked to longer hospital lengths of stay and greater disease progression, experts write in Academic Radiology.

Lawmakers introduce radiologist-endorsed, bipartisan bill to halt Medicare cuts

Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., and colleagues are proposing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt a 2.8% reduction to the conversion factor.

Rad Partners aims to take ‘chores of healthcare’ off radiologists’ plates

The partnership is with IKS Health, which helps docs handle duties such as clinical documentation, care team assistance, and pre-visit summaries.

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Private equity owns 900 patient care centers in Philadelphia, report finds

Physical therapy practices in greater Philadelphia are of particular interest to private equity firms, with 271 locations owned by six companies. The report comes from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP).

Practice can be held liable for deadly on-call interventional radiologist delay, appeals court rules

A 63-year-old man visited the Saint Vincent ED in Worcester, Mass., but was told he couldn't receive a crucial IR service for three days, with no available specialist on hand.

Practice Management

Bipartisan lawmakers seek to increase funding for mobile CT lung cancer screening

Whole-body MRI ‘longevity’ firm hits 10,000 users, charging up to $19,000 for annual membership

Patients believe docs who use AI are less competent, according to new survey data

Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 3.6% pay bump, permanent remote imaging supervision