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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Key factors help AI predict whether patients will follow up for incidental lung nodules

A new JACR study examines 13 potential predictors and their influence on patients' actions after their CT scan unearthed unexpected findings. 

March 15, 2024
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American College of Radiology issues guidance related to unusual new CPT code

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services now reimburses for code 76145, allowing physicists to contribute monetary value to the care team for their work

March 14, 2024
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Practice change boosts efficiency for interventional radiology procedures handled outside the OR

The non-operating room use of anesthesia is becoming increasingly popular in institutions that handle a high volume of IR cases. 

March 14, 2024
Options for choosing transgender gender sex or gender choice are now offered in most PACS and RIS systems.

8 ways to improve the transgender patient experience at imaging centers

Radiology is facing increased regulatory pressure, underlining the need to improve how it interacts with members of this patient community. 

March 12, 2024
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The 5-minute MRI: AI algorithm reduces scan times by 57% while maintaining image quality

The decrease in duration allows for more examinations in the same timeframe, enhances patient comfort and reduces the chance of image distortion. 

March 12, 2024
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60% of radiologists would accept lower pay for better work-life balance

The finding comes as some radiologists struggle meeting the demands of both family and their profession, Medscape reported. 

March 11, 2024

Grappling with imaging backlogs, RadNet eyes relief through AI, ‘aggressive talent acquisition’

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator has deployed "super techs," overseeing multiple CT or MR exams remotely with the help of aids. 

March 7, 2024
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Radiology department retools workflows to minimize disruptions from instant messaging

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine recently implemented such a platform, hoping to cut back on other modes of communication in its reading room. 

March 6, 2024

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

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

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

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