Practice Management

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

Hospital's digital intelligence platform cuts imaging wait times, but with a caveat
The closed-loop digital platform is equipped with an intelligent scheduling algorithm and a dynamic report dispatching system.
Interventional radiologists lack knowledge about supply costs, survey says
These charges account for a significant portion of IR expenditures, but many providers indicate they have never had formal training in charge awareness.
Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?
The ramifications of the conflict in the Middle East may soon extend beyond the gas pump and into the healthcare sector, experts are cautioning.
Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER
Leaders at the Utah hospital are hopeful the newly updated PET offerings will help patients seek treatment locally, avoiding long travel times.
Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region
The hope is that the new service will open the door for patients to undergo treatment and diagnostic exams locally instead of having to travel long distances.

Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden

The top 25% of busiest radiologists have read about 31% more studies since 2018 and work nearly 20% more clinical shifts per quarter, compared to seven years ago.

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UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement

An impending policy change from UHC could cause providers to jump through additional hoops to receive payment for some imaging-related services.

Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners

Spring View Hospital, Lebanon, is teaming with RP effective Dec. 11, with the practice providing both on-site and remote radiology services.

New York-based radiology group hit by data breach

During the breach, certain files within the group's network were accessed and copied without permission.

Akumin secures $154M to support long-term growth

Akumin recently announced several developments intended to strengthen its finances and support the growth of its imaging and radiation oncology services.

Neuroimaging not necessary for all patients who present to ED with vertigo

The decision to utilize such scans is challenging for emergency providers, with the condition most often of benign origin, according to new research published in the journal of Emergency Radiology.

Rad tech loses credentials after he's caught drinking on the job

Reports indicate that the radiographer purchased and drank a bottle of wine during one of his lunch breaks.

Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states

IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in diverse outpatient settings, is teaming with doc groups in Alabama, Texas and Virginia.

Practice Management

Hospital's digital intelligence platform cuts imaging wait times, but with a caveat

Interventional radiologists lack knowledge about supply costs, survey says

Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?

Health system touts $7M expansion of molecular imaging department, ER

Hospital opens new $3M interventional radiology suite, the first in its region