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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Panel of physicians weighs case urgency as hospital system resumes some time-sensitive imaging

Novant Health UVA Health System recently announced the resumption of such care at its medical centers in the communities of Manassas and Haymarket. 

May 13, 2020

'Very scary phenomenon': Experts offer guidance to counter nearly 40% drop in stroke imaging during pandemic

Scientists with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford recently discovered this “troubling” trend by analyzing care data from nearly every state.

May 8, 2020
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Radiology provider uses mobile app to let patients wait in their cars for appointments

Advanced Radiology said its goal is to better manage patient flow while also providing the “safest possible exam experience” for all parties involved. 

May 4, 2020
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RSNA compiles, shares best practices on COVID-19 for radiology

An expert task force convened by the Radiological Society of North America has authored a 7-page document to guide radiology departments and practices through the current public-health crisis. 

April 30, 2020
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Board Certification Brouhaha: Rads Cry Foul Over ABR’s Ways and Means

At the American College of Radiology’s 2019 meeting last May, speaker after speaker stepped up to the open microphone in the ballroom of a Washington, D.C., hotel to vent their displeasure with the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and its maintenance of certification (MOC) program.

April 30, 2020
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COVID or Not, Big Money is Buying Radiology Practices. Should Yours Be Selling?

Ahead of print in Radiology Business Journal: As private medical practices continue feeling the squeeze of consolidation across U.S. healthcare, many radiology groups are considering acquisition offers from physician practice management companies (PPMCs).

April 29, 2020

RSNA unveils ‘first of its kind’ tool to help radiologists navigate COVID, other challenges

The society's Case Collection includes a bevy of resources across subspecialties, offering images, patient info, final/differential diagnoses and discussions. 

April 29, 2020
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1 in 7 with COVID-19 symptoms avoiding care—radiology practices trying new tactics

Another 9% who believe they actually have COVID-19 are also forgoing care, according to a new Gallup consumer poll of 1,000 adults.

April 28, 2020

Around the web

"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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