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.

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Experts call for reporting guidelines for breast arterial calcifications identified on mammo

BACs and cardiovascular risk have been a growing topic of conversation in recent years, as numerous studies have indicated there could be a relationship between the two.

Radiologist loses appeal in case claiming former practice wrongfully terminated him in violation of FMLA

Jason M. Browning, MD, worked for Bay Radiology Associates in Florida for a decade, but problems emerged at the group after Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Anne Kroman, DO, MUSC, explains efforts to increasing female representation in electrophysiology. #GLOWE #HRS #HRS24 #WomeninEP

Efforts to get more women involved in electrophysiology and why it is important

Anne Kroman, DO, PhD, assistant professor at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), explains mentoring efforts for women in EP and why it is important for patients to see more female electrophysiologists to help overcome barriers.

Rad Partners affiliate Empire State Radiology inks deal with 365-bed hospital

Mountainside Medical Center in North Jersey is tapping the 40-physician imaging group for both on-site and remote radiology services.

Radiologist questions the benefit of sharing online ratings of rads without ‘guidelines and guardrails’

Julianna Czum, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine, made her case in the American Journal of Roentgenology on Wednesday, with 2 Utah rads issuing a rebuttal.

Radiology Partners discusses its research priorities

The RP Research Institute is an affiliation between the country's largest imaging group and some of the top academic institutions in the U.S.

Rad tech groups propose creating new entry-level role to relieve radiology staffing shortages

A new white paper is suggesting the hiring of “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals.

Men at risk for prostate cancer could be forgoing necessary imaging due to climbing out-of-pocket costs

Experts are calling for insurance companies to provide full coverage for imaging and other necessary exams, if indicated by an abnormal prostate cancer screening test.

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