Practice Management

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

Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks deal to open academic center’s 1st freestanding site
UConn Health has seen “unprecedented growth” in patient volumes and hopes the facility will minimize wait times while cutting costs for patients.
Same-day discharge after interventional radiology procedure saves money without impacting outcomes
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with bed space at a premium, UAB Medicine started sending patients home after percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumors.
Collaborative bolsters prostate MRI quality, with 1 site realizing $559,000 in reimbursement gains
Some of the most commonly deployed interventions included protocol adjustments, standardized patient prep instructions and personnel training.
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."

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.

January 2, 2024

Medicare money payment reimbursement dollar decline. More than 100 U.S. medical societies are throwing their support behind a new proposal that could reform out-of-date Medicare policies and help limit future payment cuts.

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.

January 2, 2024

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.

December 21, 2023

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.

December 21, 2023

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.

December 20, 2023

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.

December 20, 2023

Feds issue final rule setting No Surprises Act IDR administrative fee at $115

This action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association earlier this year, challenging a 600% increase to this charge.

December 19, 2023

Community hospital rekindles partnership with radiology practice it left previously

Auburn Community Hospital in Cayuga County, New York, is reuniting with St. Lawrence Radiology Associates after the two had parted ways.

December 19, 2023

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Cardiovascular Business

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.

Cardiovascular Business

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

Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks deal to open academic center’s 1st freestanding site

Same-day discharge after interventional radiology procedure saves money without impacting outcomes

Collaborative bolsters prostate MRI quality, with 1 site realizing $559,000 in reimbursement gains

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology expands into new state

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

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