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.

Nearly one-third of the US population does not have access to an interventional radiologist in their county

Experts see great opportunity in these data to address disparities and expand the volume of patients treated by the specialty.

Radiologists face a significantly higher burden from tumor boards than other physicians

Researchers with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center believe their study provides important information for institutions seeking to address physician burnout.

breast radiologist breast cancer mammography

Study explores patient preferences for radiologists’ attire and appearance

“Radiologists should acknowledge and accommodate these preferences to optimize patient satisfaction," researchers wrote in Academic Radiology.

Patients prefer radiology reports that are structured, more challenging to read

The finding suggests that healthcare consumers desire greater detail in the reports, allowing them to seek further info about diseases or findings.

The physician shortage is here: AMA implores Congress to address ‘urgent crisis’

“Physicians everywhere—across every state and specialty—continue to carry tremendous burdens that have us frustrated, burned out, abandoning hope," said AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout

New MRI guidelines help decrease call burden on off-hours neuroradiologists by 74%

“As radiology strives to lessen staff call burden, generalist triage can sustain clinical service levels and reduce at-home call burnout,” experts wrote in JACR.

ACR urging radiologists not to ignore any recent communications from the AMA

That’s because the nation’s largest trade group for medical doctors is conducting a practice survey that could have big implications for physician payment.

S&P downgrades radiology provider Akumin’s credit rating following bankruptcy filing

The ratings agency dropped Akumin from "CCC" to "D," the lowest mark on S&P’s scale, typically used after a company files such a petition.

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