Practice Management

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

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage
The needles were added to the FDA’s list of device shortages in April months after a major manufacturer stopped shipments to “correct an issue."
Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations
Efficient scheduling is becoming increasingly important as demand for nuclear medicine services grows, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative
The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.
Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal
New research from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists indicates that radiation therapy staffing shortages might be on the mend.
Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future
However, radiology dropped to 18th on the list of specialists when asked how they feel about their profession’s long-term future, according to new survey data from Medscape.

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Jury awards woman $7M after radiologist misread leaves her blind at age 23

The case dates to November 2020 when Allison Mitchell was admitted at Saint Vincent Hospital for a headache that led to her losing consciousness.

Strategic Radiology shares concern about inconsistencies in MAC payment determinations

Providers have reported issues with one Medicare Administrative Contractor covering PET scans, for example, with reimbursement falling significantly below the expense.

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Radiology societies advocate for CPT code changes

ACR and others did so as part of the recently held 2024 September American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel meeting.

AI implementation improves when radiology staff concerns are considered

Although the potential benefits of artificial intelligence are numerous, its implementation is not without headaches for healthcare staffers.

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Scientists devise automated, ‘big data’ approach to assess radiology residents’ report writing progress

Swiss researchers retrospectively analyzed nearly 250,000 reports from 53 residents logged over a five-year period, sharing the results in Radiology.

Patients on Medicaid wait longer to complete outpatient MRI exams

They also face lengthier delays when their primary language is not English and if the exam requires anesthesia, experts write in Academic Radiology.

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60% of radiologists and other docs surveyed say staff is devoting more time to billing compliance

Meanwhile, about two-thirds of physicians said staff hours devoted to processing prior authorizations had also risen in the past five years.

Hospital organization sees impressive returns from POCUS integration

“Positioned as an extension of traditional examination methods, particularly appealing to the upcoming generation of clinicians, it holds promise in potentially replacing the stethoscope in various medical assessments and procedures.”

Practice Management

ACR offers tips for navigating the breast biopsy needle shortage

Reminder texts help radiology department reduce nuclear medicine appointment cancelations

The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

Radiologists among docs most optimistic about profession’s short-term future