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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Risk-based breast cancer screening program finds significant success

As researchers and advocates in the United States debate the merits of risk-based breast cancer screening vs. age-based screening, a risk-based program in Northern Ireland (NI) has found significant success.

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CT imaging on the rise among ED patients with suspected urolithiasis

Emergency department (ED) visits for suspected urolithiasis are on the rise in the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. And more of those patients are receiving CT of the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP) as a part of their treatment.

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Fujifilm kickstarts new breast cancer screening awareness campaign

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. has announced a new breast cancer screening awareness campaign focused on early detection.

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What would risk-based breast cancer screening mean for women in their 40s?

Is risk-based mammography screening a more effective strategy for women 40 to 49 years old than age-based screening? A new study published in Radiology aimed to explore that very issue.  

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Radiologist shares story after climbing Mount Everest

A 38-year-old radiologist from Golden, Colorado, climbed to the top of Mount Everest on May 23.

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Radiotracer could help treat 28 different types of cancer

Researchers have found that a new class of radiotracer can be used to identify 28 different types of malignant tumors, sharing their findings in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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Mammography providers going above and beyond to bring in new patients

Imaging providers are implementing new and creative ways to improve breast cancer screening at their facilities, including holding special V.I.P. nights and offering services from within a shopping mall.

Augmented reality surgical system gains FDA clearance

Medivis, a New York-based healthcare technology company, announced that its new augmented reality (AR) surgical platform has received FDA approval.

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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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