Practice Management

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

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'Very scary phenomenon': Experts offer guidance to counter nearly 40% drop in stroke imaging during pandemic

Scientists with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford recently discovered this “troubling” trend by analyzing care data from nearly every state.

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Radiology provider uses mobile app to let patients wait in their cars for appointments

Advanced Radiology said its goal is to better manage patient flow while also providing the “safest possible exam experience” for all parties involved. 

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RSNA compiles, shares best practices on COVID-19 for radiology

An expert task force convened by the Radiological Society of North America has authored a 7-page document to guide radiology departments and practices through the current public-health crisis. 

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Board Certification Brouhaha: Rads Cry Foul Over ABR’s Ways and Means

At the American College of Radiology’s 2019 meeting last May, speaker after speaker stepped up to the open microphone in the ballroom of a Washington, D.C., hotel to vent their displeasure with the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and its maintenance of certification (MOC) program.

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COVID or Not, Big Money is Buying Radiology Practices. Should Yours Be Selling?

Ahead of print in Radiology Business Journal: As private medical practices continue feeling the squeeze of consolidation across U.S. healthcare, many radiology groups are considering acquisition offers from physician practice management companies (PPMCs).

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RSNA unveils ‘first of its kind’ tool to help radiologists navigate COVID, other challenges

The society's Case Collection includes a bevy of resources across subspecialties, offering images, patient info, final/differential diagnoses and discussions. 

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1 in 7 with COVID-19 symptoms avoiding care—radiology practices trying new tactics

Another 9% who believe they actually have COVID-19 are also forgoing care, according to a new Gallup consumer poll of 1,000 adults.

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Imaging manufacturers want more nuance in CDC’s COVID-19 guidance for radiologists

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance is asking the agency to incorporate recommendations from the Fleischner Society into its provider recommendations. 

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The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

After reviewing years of data from its clinic, one institution discovered that issues with implant data integrity frequently put patients at risk. 

Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.

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