Practice Management

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

AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner
Oulu University Hospital lost one of its MRI after relocation and consolidation but was able to maintain output with the help of deep-learning technology.
‘Remarkable’: Radiologists’ turnover odds double in short span
Between 2020 and 2022, the adjusted odds of a radiologist leaving a practice were nearly twice as high (odds ratio of 1.96) as seven years prior.
'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits
A pilot project involving portable imaging in patients’ homes following injuries has been a game changer for one community.
‘Broad disconnect’ between patient desires, actual imaging experience, new data show
Researchers with Cincinnati Children's recently surveyed 400 caregivers about pricing transparency, offering some key takeaways for radiology leaders.
Lawmakers urge administration to exempt radiologists and other healthcare workers from new $100,000 visa fee
Members of Congress caution that the fee could be especially consequential for rural and urban safety net hospitals, which could be pushed “to their financial brink” if they are required to absorb the charge.

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UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement

An impending policy change from UHC could cause providers to jump through additional hoops to receive payment for some imaging-related services.

Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners

Spring View Hospital, Lebanon, is teaming with RP effective Dec. 11, with the practice providing both on-site and remote radiology services.

New York-based radiology group hit by data breach

During the breach, certain files within the group's network were accessed and copied without permission.

Akumin secures $154M to support long-term growth

Akumin recently announced several developments intended to strengthen its finances and support the growth of its imaging and radiation oncology services.

Neuroimaging not necessary for all patients who present to ED with vertigo

The decision to utilize such scans is challenging for emergency providers, with the condition most often of benign origin, according to new research published in the journal of Emergency Radiology.

Rad tech loses credentials after he's caught drinking on the job

Reports indicate that the radiographer purchased and drank a bottle of wine during one of his lunch breaks.

Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states

IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in diverse outpatient settings, is teaming with doc groups in Alabama, Texas and Virginia.

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'We've got to set the standard': Imaging leaders want safety at the forefront of remote operations

Perhaps the biggest sticking point in the debate around remote imaging operations relates to the bedside. If a technologist is running the exam remotely, who is tending to patients on-site?

Practice Management

AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner

‘Remarkable’: Radiologists’ turnover odds double in short span

'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits

‘Broad disconnect’ between patient desires, actual imaging experience, new data show

Lawmakers urge administration to exempt radiologists and other healthcare workers from new $100,000 visa fee