Practice Management

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

Health system 'hemorrhages' $280M on radiologist outsourcing in 1 year
Despite these investments, hundreds of thousands of reports are still delayed by at least one month, new data show.
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.

Radiologist Paul Rodrigue, MD, is missing from New Orleans, according to local police.

New Orleans police searching for missing radiologist

Authorities are asking for help as they search for Paul Rodrigue, MD, 43, who has been missing for more than a week.

ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day.

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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change.

Referrers want more structured radiology reports

Ordering physicians believe templated reporting more clearly communicates impressions regarding neuro patients, which often require more complex workups and management.

Patients eligible for both breast and lung cancer screening are getting mammograms while ditching low-dose CT in droves

This finding underlines the need for interventions to increase LCS awareness and address common barriers such as confusing eligibility criteria.

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Stark Law loophole allows ordering physicians to self-interpret hundreds of thousands of images each year

Experts believe their findings signal the need for potential policy reform in Washington to address perceived conflicts of interest.

Radiologists say paid family and medical leave a key factor when choosing a practice

Respondents in academic practices were more likely to report a paid-leave policy when compared to others working in hospitals or private practice.

Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.

Practice Management

Health system 'hemorrhages' $280M on radiologist outsourcing in 1 year

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