Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.
Boston Medical Center has sought to have patients self-identify for lung cancer screening, administering multilingual surveys while they wait for imaging appointments.
As organizations turn to external services for help, it is becoming increasingly important for leaders to evaluate how this practice impacts patient care and the bottom line.
This practice ensures patients undergo imaging that is appropriate for their clinical indication and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary exams being completed.
For years, the subspecialty has grappled with decreasing trainee interest, rising volumes and staffing demands, and a competitive market for talent, experts write in JACR.
ECRI compiled its latest list of healthcare hazards based on a wide scope of data, hoping to pintpoint the most pressing threats to patients' well-being.
CT for CRC screening is at an “inflection point” following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent decision to cover the exam, experts say.