Practice Management

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

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients
A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers.
AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%
The health network, which operates 37 hospitals in California, drastically reduced scheduling delays after integrating an FDA-cleared algorithm designed to speed up imaging acquisition times.
Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners
High temperatures in the U.K. are putting pressure on an already strained healthcare system, with imaging equipment on the fritz due to overheating.
America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing
Despite the many technological advancements that have occurred in radiology, the specialty is still lagging when it comes to image and data sharing, according to new research.
Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade
Researchers believe their new data could be used to better inform staffing coverage in modern radiology departments.

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Radiology provider Envision Healthcare signs in-network agreement with BCBS

The Nashville-based multispecialty group said the deal will provide millions of plan holders in Texas with access to its physicians and other APPs.

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.

Practice Management

Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

AI cuts hospital system's MRI wait times by more than 50%

Hundreds of exams canceled as heat wave sidelines MRI scanners

America's largest hospital systems still relying on CDs for image sharing

Neuroimaging utilization in emergency departments has increased year-over-year for a decade