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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Patients prefer annual mammography over biennial

Women prefer to receive mammogram screenings annually rather than biennially, because they believe it causes less anxiety, according to a study presented at RSNA 2017.

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FDA announces new warning, guidelines for gadolinium-based contrast agents

The FDA issued a new Drug Safety Communication Tuesday that requires a warning to be placed on all gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for MRI use. The warning should alert providers about the possibility that gadolinium could be retained in the patient’s body, including their brain, for an extended period of time after MRI.

Video-aided tools show promise for improving informed consent process

Radiology departments and practices could potentially improve the quality of their informed consent process by implementing a video-aided tool in addition to the current face-to-face consent process, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Radiologists, other physicians invest in insurance to combat security breaches

Radiologists and other Delaware-based physicians are hiring extra security personnel, working with consultants and even buying special insurance policies in the face of various cybersecurity issues.

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What specialists, faculty can do to stop decline of pediatric radiology

A lack of interest and a limited supply of jobs are just some of the reasons why pediatric radiology is a field on the decline, according to a recent opinion piece published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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DBT paired with synthetic 2D imaging increases cancer detection rates

The combination of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and synthetic 2D imaging increases cancer detection rates (CDRs) compared to just full-field digital mammography (FFDM), according to a new study published in Radiology.

Palmetto Health Tuomey Purchases Carestream DR Rooms, Upgrades for Mobile Imaging Systems

Newest Systems Will Equip Hospital to Complete Conversion to DR 

Meeting their radiologist has a significant impact on patients

Radiologists have minimal direct contact with patients, but steps within the industry are being taken to change that.

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The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.