Practice Management

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

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging
Breast imaging exams are about five times likelier to be canceled than other scan types, while contrast enhanced and ED-related requests were about twice as likely.
Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network
The move highlights the growing trend of organizations turning to artificial intelligence to help address some of healthcare's most pressing issues.
Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide
The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings.
ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.
Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer
Only 43% of women with disabilities receive American Society of Breast Surgeons-recommended mammography screening services, according to a new single-center study.

Radiology dashboard gives ED docs real-time insights on pending imaging exams

Penn Medicine handled roughly 270,000 radiology exams in its EDs last year, representing a 4.5-fold increase over a decade and necessitating workflow changes.

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South Jersey Radiology Associates reaches deal to restore in-network status with state’s largest insurer

The US Radiology Specialists affiliate has remained outside of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's network since April 1 but recently had a breakthrough.

Patients at Radiology Partners affiliate facing long delays due to ‘unprecedented demand’

“Our dedicated team is working diligently to minimize wait times and ensure patients receive the best possible care," Jefferson Radiology said in a statement shared Wednesday.

Do large language models help or hinder workflows related to radiology reports?

Some have suggested LLMs could reword reports to improve patient comprehension, but whether this is a feasible option remains unknown.

Match Day diagnostic radiology University of Arkansas

Hospitals increasingly funding their own radiology residency positions

Some have suggested increasing the number of Medicare-funded GME slots to relieve staffing shortages. However, this requires convincing Congress to intervene.

Grand Traverse Radiologists joins Strategic Radiology’s growing private practice coalition

This marks SR’s third member in the Great Lakes State, joining Advanced Radiology Services and Huron Valley Radiology, and 42nd overall.

Hospital creates 'virtual reality technologist' role to support patients during interventional procedures

The technologist guides patients through procedure-specific VR games designed to ease anxiety and discomfort during their treatment.

Telehealth visits not to blame for uptick in imaging orders, study shows

Despite some assumptions that telehealth visits increase the unnecessary utilization of diagnostic services, new data suggest the opposite may be true.

Practice Management

Common reasons why a radiology department rejects requests for diagnostic imaging

Large hospital system implements radiology AI tool across its entire network

Noted radiologist partners with urology practice coalition, expanding access to IR services nationwide

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

Radiology providers missing the mark when screening disabled women for breast cancer