Practice Management

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

Integration challenges may hinder trust in radiology decision support tools
Authors of a new paper caution that integrating CDS tools “is as much an organizational and cultural process as a technological one."
Radiology practice SimonMed Imaging launches new ‘longevity screening’ division
The elective exams have previously been delivered under the SimonONE brand and will be folded into the rest of the radiology practice for greater service integration.
How letting radiologists work remotely can help save the planet
Teleradiology can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, at roughly 63% when compared to if all impacted individuals needed to travel into work every day, one academic institution estimates.
How to stay ahead of the changing CCTA reimbursement landscape
It is critical for organizations to have a firm understanding of the CMS 2026 Final Rule to bolster reimbursement, plan service lines and ensure continued access to CCTA, FFR-CT and AI-enabled plaque analysis.
Commonwealth Radiology Associates expands in New Hampshire with latest hospital partnership
One of Massachusetts’ largest private radiology groups, CRA won the business after Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, launched a competitive search process.

Mayo Clinic uses automation to share Patient Praises with radiology staff

The noted academic institution trimmed about 3 minutes from the manual feedback-sharing process while also bolstering feelings of appreciation among its imaging team.

Radiology provider Akumin’s CFO resigns amid bankruptcy process

Ronald J. Bienias, MBA, of consulting firm AlixPartners—who is already Akumin’s chief restructuring officer—will serve as interim chief financial officer.

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S&P places Radiology Partners on CreditWatch, citing ‘rising risk’ of a payment default

The alert comes with "negative implications," given heightened danger the company could seek a distressed debt exchange.

Nearly 40% of thyroid ultrasounds at 1 hospital had no noteworthy clinical findings

“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote.

Interventional radiology’s integration with independent urology practices a growing trend

The latest example is the Michigan Institute of Urology, which is teaming with Prostate Centers USA to open IR Centers at MIU on Dec. 27.

Weather patterns can help predict demand for emergency CT scans

Unforeseen exams can pose a considerable impact on workload, which has historically been difficult to account for, experts noted.

Physician groups press Congress to address radiologist pay cut in early 2024

“We write to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to take action," the Medical Group Management Association wrote to House and Senate leaders Dec. 19.

Feds issue final rule setting No Surprises Act IDR administrative fee at $115

This action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association earlier this year, challenging a 600% increase to this charge.

Practice Management

Integration challenges may hinder trust in radiology decision support tools

Radiology practice SimonMed Imaging launches new ‘longevity screening’ division

How letting radiologists work remotely can help save the planet

How to stay ahead of the changing CCTA reimbursement landscape

Commonwealth Radiology Associates expands in New Hampshire with latest hospital partnership