Practice Management

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

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.
New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer
Members of the specialty are more likely to trust domain-specific models when it comes to report generation support, research suggests.
Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED
“From an operational perspective, these findings have implications for staffing and resource planning in emergency radiology departments serving high-tourism regions."
Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services
Leaders with the New York organization hope the project will help improve care coordination for those who need it the most.

17 short-term strategies to address the national radiologist shortage

"This article will serve as a landmark reference for navigating short-term labor challenges in radiology," explains one editorial about the suggestions.

‘SR’ onboards another independent practice, its 1st in the Natural State

The private-practice coalition Strategic Radiology, aka “SR,” has added Arkansas to the 30 or so states in which its 1,700+ radiologists operate.

AUC is dead. Long live AUC.

Six months after CMS effectively suspended its Appropriate Use Criteria program, some radiologists are planning to carry AUC principles forward anyway.

Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows

A new analysis suggests that physicians who utilize secure messaging platforms for workplace communications might also spend more time taking calls.

Philips Zenition 90 Motorized mobile C-arm with flat detector

Philips’s new motorized C-arm earns FDA clearance

The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Delays are common with sedated MRIs. Standardized workflow protocols could help avoid them

In some cases, MRI with sedation can delay workflows by 60 minutes or more, putting staff and patients in a bind.

Strategic Radiology signs on with Qure.ai

A coalition of independent imaging practices is partnering with a radiology AI startup specialized in automated interpretation algorithms.

Radiology data breach may have exposed private health information

Affected patients may have had their name, date of birth, address, health insurance information and medical information compromised, though there is currently no evidence that any data has been misused.

Practice Management

Radiation therapist vacancy rates on the decline, new data reveal

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

New study offers insight into the type of AI radiologists prefer

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

Hospital system pours $20M into expanding imaging, oncology services