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."

Imaging manufacturers want more nuance in CDC’s COVID-19 guidance for radiologists

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance is asking the agency to incorporate recommendations from the Fleischner Society into its provider recommendations.

April 27, 2020

Imaging researchers warn of possible blood clot dangers from new coronavirus

The Radiological Society of North America recently released a barrage of information highlighting this emerging clinical concern.

April 23, 2020

Mobile CT scanners for COVID-19 assessment get closer look from radiology researchers

Michigan Medicine's Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care is currently investigating such imaging tools, along with several others.

April 22, 2020

5 tips for keeping radiologic technologists safe on the job during the pandemic

A team of imaging experts from the epicenter of the outbreak detailed their systematic strategy in European Radiology.

April 21, 2020

Radiologist imprisoned for opioid scheme may get early release due to pandemic

Former UPMC doc Omar Almusa was convicted of the scheme in 2018 and sentenced to two years in prison, but wants out since he has Crohn's disease.

April 20, 2020

Scientists developing ‘quasi-tomographic’ new radiology system geared toward cheaper, easier COVID-19 assessment

A team of researchers in Spain is working to develop the brand new imaging tool, aimed at simplifying radiologists’ workflows and assessing symptoms more easily.

April 14, 2020

Coronavirus claims the lives of New York radiologist, Florida rad technologist

David Wolin, MD, a physician in breast imaging at Brooklyn Hospital Center, is one of the latest to die on the front lines of the pandemic.

April 13, 2020

Technology firm that helps hospitals root out radiologists’ errors raises $9M

Ferrum Health recently announced its latest round of investment, with Blumberg Capital leading the investment pack.

April 9, 2020

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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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