Practice Management

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

Bipartisan lawmakers seek to increase funding for mobile CT lung cancer screening
The Mobile Cancer Screening Act would offer grants to help imaging providers purchase mobile CT screening units through the federal government.
Whole-body MRI ‘longevity’ firm hits 10,000 users, charging up to $19,000 for annual membership
Human Longevity is a luxury clinic that's part of a “lucrative and growing industry” focused on preventive care.
Patients believe docs who use AI are less competent, according to new survey data
Although most medical providers see how artificial intelligence can benefit their practices, patients perceive docs who utilize AI in a less favorable light.
Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise
New global survey data suggest organizations have not let the lack of reimbursement affect their decision to implement CEM.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 3.6% pay bump, permanent remote imaging supervision
Physicians expressed concern Monday about newly proposed "efficiency adjustments" in the federal payment program, which could drag down reimbursement for many services.

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Federal judge grants preliminary injunction against FTC ban on noncompete clauses

Judge Ada Brown’s decision sides with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others, who sued in April claiming the rule is an “unlawful power grab.”

AMA: Examining a doctors’ health data can help detect burnout

More than 50% of physicians reported feeling burned out, leading to large numbers retiring or changing jobs The AMA now wants to look at healthcare worker medical records to help identify workplace stressors and how to improve well-being.

How Massachusetts General increased outpatient MRI time slot capacity by 50%

Amid increasing volumes, the Boston institution in 2019 started designing a new standalone facility utilizing new designs and processes to serve more patients.

Hospital system-radiology group partnership ends after 40 years

Southeast Radiology Ltd. recently terminated its partnership with Crozer Health in Upland, Pennsylvania, according to a recently published report.

Rayus Radiology launches whole-body MRI service in Seattle, SimonMed expands, RadNet touts legislation, plus more company news

Also, Envision names new general counsel, RBMA recognizes imaging leaders, practice experiences data breach, an $857M merger deal Down Under and more.

Volume of interventional radiology procedures performed by nurse practitioners surges 143%

Physician assistants also handled a growing share of treatments, with their tally increasing nearly 67% between 2010 and 2021.

Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative records dramatic gains in breast image quality

Poor patient positioning can lead to undetected cancer cases and increased costs due to the need for repeat exams, experts detailed in JACR.

Private equity-backed I-MED, Australia’s largest imaging provider, enters US with teleradiology acquisition

The company is acquiring San Diego-based StatRad, which employs 90-plus radiologists in the States, reading for hundreds of clients every day.

Practice Management

Bipartisan lawmakers seek to increase funding for mobile CT lung cancer screening

Whole-body MRI ‘longevity’ firm hits 10,000 users, charging up to $19,000 for annual membership

Patients believe docs who use AI are less competent, according to new survey data

Reimbursement for contrast-enhanced mammography is on the rise

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposes 3.6% pay bump, permanent remote imaging supervision