Practice Management

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

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage
The needles were added to the FDA’s list of device shortages in April months after a major manufacturer stopped shipments to “correct an issue."
Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations
Efficient scheduling is becoming increasingly important as demand for nuclear medicine services grows, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative
The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.
Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal
New research from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists indicates that radiation therapy staffing shortages might be on the mend.
Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future
However, radiology dropped to 18th on the list of specialists when asked how they feel about their profession’s long-term future, according to new survey data from Medscape.

Which cities offer the best pay for radiologists?

Radiology recently rose to the second highest paid specialty in medicine, but new data reveals that readers in some cities enjoy significantly higher compensation.

Coroner sounds alarm on impact of radiologist shortage after teen's death

The coroner recently authored a report questioning how the availability of radiologists in the region could be impacting patient outcomes.

5 EHR-based strategies to reduce CT turnaround times

Simple practice changes have helped Denver Health cut the time from exam order placement to initiation by about 47%.

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Growing 1M-plus patient population warrants radiology practices’ added attention

Women are the fastest growing veteran segment across all military branches, and they may face unique risk factors for breast cancer related to their work.

Same-day discharge safe, feasible for patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization procedures

New research published in Clinical Imaging shows that patients undergoing TACE can forego dayslong hospital stays without no negative consequences.

‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients

Experts have proposed “episode-based cost sharing” to address financial toxicity for healthcare consumers, according to new research published in JACR.

Big-name healthcare orgs tap AI to improve breast imaging workflows

These moves come as healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking ways to integrate artificial intelligence into daily clinical duties.

New pact ends any ongoing payment disputes between Cigna and Radiology Partners affiliate

Singleton Associates, P.A., announced Wednesday it has inked a multiyear partnership with the Bloomfield, Connecticut, payer effective June 1.

Practice Management

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations

The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future