Practice Management

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

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients
A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers.
AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%
The health network, which operates 37 hospitals in California, drastically reduced scheduling delays after integrating an FDA-cleared algorithm designed to speed up imaging acquisition times.
Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners
High temperatures in the U.K. are putting pressure on an already strained healthcare system, with imaging equipment on the fritz due to overheating.
America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing
Despite the many technological advancements that have occurred in radiology, the specialty is still lagging when it comes to image and data sharing, according to new research.
Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade
Researchers believe their new data could be used to better inform staffing coverage in modern radiology departments.

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Hunger, recent travel and occupational exhaustion significantly impact radiologists’ breast imaging reads

These findings signal the “urgent need” for interventions to address workload management, provide adequate resources and promote rad well-being.

Radiologists’ inpatient workload increases significantly despite dip in disease severity

“Substantial” growth in CT and MRI is replacing lower-cost modalities such as X-ray and ultrasound, experts write in JACR.

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First-of-its-kind framework monitors real-time performance of radiology AI tools

The program provides detailed assessments of how algorithms implemented into workflows are impacting efficiency and outcomes.

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Same-day breast biopsy program reduces patient wait times by 73%

A multidisciplinary team of breast radiologists, nurses, patient navigators, medical assistants and technologists worked to implement the program at Denver Health.

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AI assistance could cut screening-related costs by up to 30%

Integrating AI-based delegation tools into breast cancer screening settings could result in significant cost savings for organizations.

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3 wise cybersecurity investments for private radiology practices

Technology leaders with Radiology Associates of North Texas shared their advice in an opinion piece published by JACR.

ACR updates guidance for managing and preventing contrast media reactions

The new recommendations address discordance between the college and other organizations’ prior guidelines on the use of premedication.

New MRI tech assistant course addresses growing demand for remote scans

The training program is officially open for enrollment for students hoping to participate in remote scanning operations.

Practice Management

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%

Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners

America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing

Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade