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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Kansas radiologist who posted crude comments and lost Senate bid claims he’s in the clear

Remember the Kansas radiologist who ran for the U.S. Senate and had his campaign undone by, among other things, his posting of gory patient x-rays along with shockingly sardonic comments? 

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Bibliometric analysis shows women radiology researchers gaining on men

Slowly but surely, women seem to have made a lot of progress chipping away at the gender gap in original radiology research. 

N.J. mayor pleads not guilty in imaging practice kickback case

The mayor of West New York, Felix Roque, MD, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he accepted bribes in connection with a highly publicized imaging practice kickback scheme in New Jersey.

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In a reading room as on an assembly line, monitored workers do more work

Just as factory workers become more diligent when they know they’re being watched, so too radiologists increase their work relative value units (wRVUs) after their practice implements a real-time productivity monitoring system (RTPMS).

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Radiation from CT angiography shown to damage cells at the DNA level

New research is revealing the level at which radiation exposure received during CT scanning damages DNA.

The Academy of Radiology Research expresses support for the 21st Century Cures Act

The Academy of Radiology Research is pleased to support H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, and urges the House of Representatives to pass this important legislation.

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‘Inside Out’ and what radiology can learn from Pixar

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of watching the latest Pixar animated film “Inside Out.” It got me thinking about some of the issues in radiology, and not just because the film offers a glimpse, literally, inside the mind of its main character.

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New ACR commission sets sights on bolstering patient-centered radiology

Practices looking for advice on how to deliver more patient- and family-centered radiologic care will soon be able to leverage resources provided by the newly created American College of Radiology (ACR) Commission on Patient Experience.

Around the web

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.