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.

Radiology Partners raises $720M in ‘growth equity’—more than double its target

The nation’s largest radiology practice also has closed previously announced debt restructuring transactions that provide RP with greater financial flexibility.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout

Radiology residents face an average of 46 interruptions during 1 night shift

“Protocol requests” are the most common type of disturbance, University of Iowa researchers detailed in JACR.

Fresh off bankruptcy, radiology provider Akumin inks hospital joint venture deal

The company is partnering with Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center to help expand radiation oncology services across the Reno marketplace.

Yellowcross Kent Thomas Robb Vaules teleradiology

Imaging industry veterans with 55 years of experience launch teleradiology practice management organization

Yellowcross Healthcare is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing consulting services to medical groups and healthcare facilities in the U.S.

Prominent radiology practice accused of refusing imaging services to wheelchair user

The dispute dates to August, when Suzanne Garraffa first contacted Connecticut-based Jefferson Radiology seeking X-rays.

Radiology Partners leader to the specialty: ‘Keep your spears pointed outwards’

Gavin Slethaug, MD, shared his thoughts on private equity and other topics in a YouTube video posted by the nation’s largest radiology practice.

‘MRI’ is the most-searched medical term among patients seeking cost information

“CT scan” was the third most-searched term among healthcare consumers, and “ultrasound” was No. 4, according to Fair Health.

Access isn’t enough; other unmet needs keeping patients from using screening mammography

Patients with such impediments also are more likely to present to practices with late-stage disease, experts detailed in JAMA Network Open.

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