Practice Management

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

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage
The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.
Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype
Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.
Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’
As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”
Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser
Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025.
FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage
The supply shortfall pertains to Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles manufactured by Hologic.

Imaging volumes continue rising, but not all radiologists shouldering the same burden

The top 25% of busiest radiologists have read about 31% more studies since 2018 and work nearly 20% more clinical shifts per quarter, compared to seven years ago.

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UnitedHealthcare adds new roadblock around radiology reimbursement

An impending policy change from UHC could cause providers to jump through additional hoops to receive payment for some imaging-related services.

Kentucky community hospital inks partnership with Radiology Partners

Spring View Hospital, Lebanon, is teaming with RP effective Dec. 11, with the practice providing both on-site and remote radiology services.

New York-based radiology group hit by data breach

During the breach, certain files within the group's network were accessed and copied without permission.

Akumin secures $154M to support long-term growth

Akumin recently announced several developments intended to strengthen its finances and support the growth of its imaging and radiation oncology services.

Neuroimaging not necessary for all patients who present to ED with vertigo

The decision to utilize such scans is challenging for emergency providers, with the condition most often of benign origin, according to new research published in the journal of Emergency Radiology.

Rad tech loses credentials after he's caught drinking on the job

Reports indicate that the radiographer purchased and drank a bottle of wine during one of his lunch breaks.

Interventional radiology group inks 3 more urology practice partnerships across 3 states

IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in diverse outpatient settings, is teaming with doc groups in Alabama, Texas and Virginia.

Practice Management

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage

Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype

Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage