Practice Management

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

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology expands into new state
Based in its namesake Wyoming community, the rural private practice is growing eastward, opening a new outpatient center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Female radiology residents are 31 times more likely to experience discrimination than men
"Everyone in charge at our institution thinks the female residents are 'whiny.' We are told to keep our heads down and not cause problems."
Nearly 70% drop in volume precedes private practice’s decision to join Radiology Partners
Glenwood Spring, Colorado-based Mountain Radiology first engaged in discussions about a partnership with RP in early 2020.
Woman who falsely claimed to be a registered tech now owes ARRT over $50,000
In December 2022, the registry filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Lemesha Cannon, accusing her of knowingly and intentionally misusing trademarks to obtain employment.
Behavioral ‘nudges’ significantly increase adherence to regular mammography screening
Penn Medicine experts conducted two randomized clinical trials, with women receiving text message reminders, bulk orders or letters endorsed by their PCP.

FTC bans most noncompete clauses, drawing praise from radiologists

Others including the AMGA and the American Hospital Association have voiced their opposition to the rule, which is expected to be challenged in court.

April 24, 2024

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout. A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages.

Radiologists and other docs increasingly occupying locum tenens roles to relieve burnout

Younger providers also are taking on these temp jobs to "test drive" different practice settings earlier in their careers, according to AMN Healthcare.

April 24, 2024

Solis Mammography partners with public health system to open community-based imaging centers

Memorial Healthcare System operates six hospitals in South Florida, with new centers located in Weston, Plantation and Hialeah.

April 24, 2024

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta explain different approaches to the main issues facing radiology during a presentation at RBMA 2024. #RBMA $RBMA24 #RBMA2024

Strategies to solve the toughest issues facing radiology practice management

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta from Healthcare Administrative Partners explain how to best tackle real-world issues radiology practices are facing.

April 23, 2024

Private equity-backed radiology provider Solis Mammography inks joint venture deal with large hospital system

The “nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services” is teaming with Northwest Healthcare to expand imaging offerings in the Tucson region.

April 18, 2024

Riverside Radiology Medical Group joins growing independent practice coalition

The organization is the 38th to join Strategic Radiology and third in California, leaders announced.

April 17, 2024

ChatGPT large language models radiology health care

GPT-4 can detect radiology report errors at the same rate as members of the specialty

“This efficiency in detecting errors may hint at a future where AI can help optimize the workflow within radiology departments," a lead author of the study said.

April 16, 2024

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Nearly 80% of physicians now work for hospitals or other corporate entities as private practice dwindles

For the first time, the percentage of practice ownership by PE firms and other corporate entities (30%) surpassed hospitals or health systems' share (28%).

April 12, 2024

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Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

Cardiovascular Business

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

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Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

Practice Management

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology expands into new state

Female radiology residents are 31 times more likely to experience discrimination than men

Nearly 70% drop in volume precedes private practice’s decision to join Radiology Partners

Woman who falsely claimed to be a registered tech now owes ARRT over $50,000

Behavioral ‘nudges’ significantly increase adherence to regular mammography screening

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