Practice Management

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

AI-enabled lesion quantification tool earns new CPT code
The software gives clinicians detailed insight into how patients are responding to treatment based on changes in lesion size and metabolic activity, offering earlier opportunities to alter care plans.
Strategic Radiology expands into new state, adding Kentucky private practice
The coalition of independent imaging groups on March 3 announced the addition Central Kentucky Radiology PLLC and its 14 physicians.
AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner
Oulu University Hospital lost one of its MRI after relocation and consolidation but was able to maintain output with the help of deep-learning technology.
‘Remarkable’: Radiologists’ turnover odds double in short span
Between 2020 and 2022, the adjusted odds of a radiologist leaving a practice were nearly twice as high (odds ratio of 1.96) as seven years prior.
'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits
A pilot project involving portable imaging in patients’ homes following injuries has been a game changer for one community.

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.

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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.”

DOJ finalizes rule aimed at improving disabled patients’ access to radiology services

“Disability rights are human rights, and every policy is a disability policy issue," U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said in a statement after the announcement.

Private equity-backed urology group continues its expansion into interventional radiology

This marks the third IR center for U.S. Urology Partners, which is supported by NMS Capital and has 60 locations across the East Coast and Midwest.

Radiology information systems provider reports data breach

The cyberattack impacted patient information including dates of birth, driver’s license and Social Security numbers, medical records, and health insurance details.

Radiologist arrested for alleged lewd acts that were caught on camera

This isn't the doctor's first run in with the law. In 2019, he was arrested for his alleged involvement with a prostitution ring, though those charges were eventually dropped.

Practice Management

AI-enabled lesion quantification tool earns new CPT code

Strategic Radiology expands into new state, adding Kentucky private practice

AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner

‘Remarkable’: Radiologists’ turnover odds double in short span

'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits