Practice Management

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

CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it
President Donald Trump’s administration argues that their “WISeR” model will eliminate unnecessary testing and save Medicare money. But eight Democrats opposing it think it will only bring Medicare Advantage chaos to Part A and Part B.
RadNet reports 'record' quarterly revenue alongside rising procedural volumes
The outpatient imaging center operator's latest financial report highlights positive trends “in virtually all aspects of the business.”
Siemens Healthineers partnering with NYU Langone Health for $100 million deal
The new agreement indicates Siemens will supply NYU Langone Health with its latest gamut of advanced diagnostic imaging offerings across its network of over 300 outpatient and hospital locations.
PocketHealth's latest agentic AI offering improves patient compliance, reduces administrative costs
Conductor is a platform of AI-enabled agents that can read clinical documents and orders, call patients and orchestrate appointments.
Novel CT power-save mode could cut per-scanner costs by $1.5M annually
Investigators with University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, recently explored the use of a “promising” new option that reduces energy consumption during brief, inter-examination idle intervals.

Nearly 40% of radiologists surveyed say 21st Century Cures Act has increased job-related stress

Researchers recently aimed to assess how the landmark legislation has impacted the specialty, conducting a survey of nearly 300 radiologists.

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Rethinking contrast media deployment could save healthcare system billions

“By integrating ICM stewardship into clinical practice and strategic planning, radiology can take meaningful steps to leading healthcare sustainability efforts," experts write in JACR.

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RSNA readying ‘launchpad’ to help innovators take flight with fresh ideas

Ventures will serve as a hub for academic institutions, developers and industry leaders looking to drive meaningful innovation in radiology.

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Government shutdown likely to impact imaging services, American College of Radiology warns

Medicare payments will be put on a 10-day hold, with about 53% of CMS staff retained, and rulemaking at the key agency is likely delayed.

Subspecialized radiologists exiting workforce at higher rate than generalist colleagues

Neiman Health Policy Institute experts urged radiology leaders to use these results in evaluating issues related to retention in their own practices.

How the nation’s largest teleradiology group significantly strengthened stroke reporting

VRad has looked to improve use of the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (or ASPECTS) through email reminders, educational materials and workflow prompts.

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Radiology societies propose new imaging CPT billing codes for 2027

ACR on Wednesday touted the proposals, which were suggested at the September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting.

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Health system opens new $50M, state-of-the-art imaging center

Allegheny Health Network said the investment is part of a $400 million pot put toward bolstering radiology services across the Pennsylvania hospital group.

Practice Management

CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it

RadNet reports 'record' quarterly revenue alongside rising procedural volumes

Siemens Healthineers partnering with NYU Langone Health for $100 million deal

PocketHealth's latest agentic AI offering improves patient compliance, reduces administrative costs

Novel CT power-save mode could cut per-scanner costs by $1.5M annually