Practice Management

Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.

‘Seismic shift’ needed for radiologists to communicate radiation risks with info-hungry patients

Many patients say their understanding comes from radio, TV or social media, but nearly 70% would rather sit down with an imaging expert to discuss radiation issues.

October 13, 2021
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6 tips for young radiologists entering residency

Transitioning from medical training to life as a resident is difficult and often daunting. Two experts share their ways to get a leg up.

October 10, 2021
Vaccine

Hospital network pauses radiology services at satellite lab following suspensions over vaccine mandate

The New York institution suspended 16 employees without pay who now have 30 days to get vaccinated or be terminated.

September 30, 2021
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Radiology department uncovers pain-inducing problems with at-home workstations

UPenn's virtual consults spotted ergonomic issues with many workspaces, with about 60% of providers reporting neck pain.

September 27, 2021
durbin-ama-opioid. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have published new guidelines focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD).

Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain

Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.

September 23, 2021
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Rad Partners expands CMO office, mammography providers' new executive and more leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine welcomes new C-suite members and the Joint Commission announces its next president and CEO.

September 22, 2021
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Virtual interview format may become new normal for radiology residency match season

Residents who participated in the inaugural 2020-2021 online process analyzed the benefits and downsides.

September 16, 2021

Here’s what radiologists should do after they’ve committed an error

Four top leaders shared their best practices for rads who come across a significant finding they may have previously overlooked.

September 10, 2021

Around the web

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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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