Practice Management

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

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures
“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes.
Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly
Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months.
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.

FDA issues guidance to help imaging providers comply with new mammography requirements

Beginning September 10, breast imaging facilities will be required to notify patients about the density of their breasts, among other regulatory changes.

Money court lawsuit judge ruling scales of justice

Radiologist CEO agrees to pay $9M to settle allegations of false claims, referral kickbacks

UPDATED: “Dr. Gomes and [National Interventional Radiology Partners] clearly prioritized greed above the health and well-being of their elderly patients,” an FBI agent charged.

Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates expands long-running joint venture with hospital system

OIA recently collaborated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to open a new outpatient location in Greensboro, North Carolina’s 3rd most populous city.

Dana Smetherman, MD, explains the ACR take on the growing radiology staffing shortage.

Radiology workforce shortage a major concern for the American College of Radiology

Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MBA, CEO of the ACR, discusses the reasons behind the worsening shortage of radiologists, along with possible solutions.

5 solutions for addressing errors in diagnostic radiology

Omer A. Awan, MD, and colleagues detailed their advice in an Educational Perspective piece published Aug. 17 by Academic Radiology.

Rhode Island Medical Imaging and its 90 physicians join Strategic Radiology

Founded in 1943, the private practice has a network of 16 diagnostic imaging facilities overseen by its staff of "deeply" subspecialized radiologists.

Radiologist-hospitalist collaboration could boost lung cancer screening rates

About 12% of the U.S. population, or 35 million individuals, are hospitalized each year, with caregivers collecting critical information that could facilitate imaging.

noncompete contract clause employment pen sign

Federal judge strikes down FTC ban of most noncompete clauses

Judge Ada Brown contends that the commission lacked evidence on why such a "sweeping ban" was necessary, rather than “targeting specific, harmful noncompetes.”

Practice Management

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly

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