Practice Management

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

Policy expert explains why cardiology services in the US are getting more expensive
"We really should have a system that is patient-centric, physician-led, and professionally managed, but in a cost-effective way," Rick Snyder, MD, said.
Radiologist pay jumps 18% as health systems compete for physicians
According to new data, median total cash compensation increased year over year in 2026 across all major physician specialty categories.
Motion-related repeat MRI sequences create considerable operational burden
Previous studies have estimated that upward of $115,00 in per-scanner revenue is lost each year, due to motion-driven MRI repeats.
Radiologists report highest PTO among 36 specialties, new data show
Radiology ranks near the middle of physician specialties for overall lifestyle balance, but it has one notable advantage, according to a new analysis of physician salary information.
Strategic Radiology adds its 1st member practice in the state of New York
The coalition of independent imaging groups recently added Manhattan-based East River Medical Imaging, marking its 51st member practice.

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Radiology practice will pay $350,000 for allegedly violating HIPAA Rule prior to cyberattack

HHS charges that New York state-based Northeast Radiology failed to conduct a thorough risk analysis of its systems, which may have prevented the PACS breach.

Unmet needs such as transport and finances forcing cancer patients to miss imaging appointments

Despite the prevalence of this concern, only 17% are screened for these health-related social challenges, experts write in JACR.

Over 45% of radiologists and other docs are burned out, down from the 2021 peak

Despite the improvement, physicians remain at greater risk for such workplace fatigue when compared to other professions, the AMA reports.

Body found in New Orleans believed to be missing radiologist

Paul Rodrigue, MD, went missing last week and was last seen on Saturday, March 29, in the Mid-City area.

Radiology groups spar over certificate-of-need application for $1.7M new MRI scanner

Diagnostic Imaging of Southbury recently asked for permission to buy a second MR system, with its first currently operating at 120% capacity.

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.

Practice Management

Policy expert explains why cardiology services in the US are getting more expensive

Radiologist pay jumps 18% as health systems compete for physicians

Motion-related repeat MRI sequences create considerable operational burden

Radiologists report highest PTO among 36 specialties, new data show

Strategic Radiology adds its 1st member practice in the state of New York