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 overwhelmingly want early access to their imaging results, new survey finds

The results suggest an association between patient worry and abnormal results, signifying an opportunity for providers to tailor their communication strategy. 

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Radiologists’ perspective sorely lacking in media coverage of lung cancer screening programs

Less than 10% of news articles published during a 12-year period mentioned the specialty and its role in LCS, experts wrote in AJR. 

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New Radiology study offers key clues as to where practices should prioritize expansion plans

Individuals living in "extremely disadvantaged" ZIP codes are less likely to have access to accredited imaging facilities. 

The American College of Radiology is seeking input on new MRI safety guidelines

The most recent updates contain “substantial new content and safety recommendations," the ACR reported recently. 

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A 5-point to-do list for radiology leaders to begin addressing burnout

Such work-related stress has become “rampant” among radiologists working in the U.S., two noted experts wrote recently. 

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Different tactics required when addressing imaging disparities among American Indian women

For instance, income does not have the same influence on outcomes as other populations, according to new analysis of Medicare data.

Closing the loop and settling rare clinical disagreements between radiologists at the same institution

Oftentimes, these deviations can occur informally, but experts believe careful documentation is needed to resolve them in a timely fashion.

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Fatal accident calls MRI safety standards into question—are more regulations needed?

There are a number of well-intended recommendations for preventing MRI injuries, but many of them stop short of implementing safety requirements.

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.

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GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States

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