Practice Management

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

ACR Foundation announces new Global Humanitarian Awards

Individuals and organizations providing or increasing access to quality radiological services for patients in low- to middle-income countries* and underserved areas of the United States are encouraged to apply for the American College of Radiology Foundation’s (ACRF) new Global Humanitarian Awards.

Fun and games (and a safety reminder) with a decommissioned MRI magnet

When a group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, learned that an MRI machine was set to be decommissioned, they did the safe and responsible thing—they tossed a bunch of magnetic objects at it to see what would happen.

ACR Continuous Professional Improvement Program, now available online

Traditionally offered in print, the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) self-assessment program is now available in a convenient online format.

Former San Antonio radiology chief sentenced in fraud case

Retired Army Master Sgt. Lawrence Peter Fenti, a former chief administrator in the radiology department at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in an $8 million kickback scheme, according to a report from the San Antonio Express-News.

N.J. imaging centers allowed to reopen following kickback accusations

Eleven New Jersey imaging centers operated by Diagnostic Imaging Affiliates, which is currently involved in a Medicaid fraud investigation, will be allowed to reopen by order of a Superior Court judge in Morristown, according to a report from NJ.com.

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Report: End-of-life planning model in U.S. needs overhaul

A new report from the Institute of Medicine is calling for major changes in the way the U.S. healthcare system helps to meet end of life needs for patients and their families.

ACR 2015™ will deliver advanced clinical education in emerging imaging and radiation oncology techniques

ACR 2015™, the all-new annual meeting of the American College of Radiology (ACR), will offer a variety of engaging and interactive clinical education sessions that focus on hot-button topics such as lung cancer screening, breast tomosynthesis and the latest in radiation therapy.

UC San Francisco ranked first for radiology residency

The University of California at San Francisco was ranked as the top radiology residency program by Doximity, a physician network company, and the magazine U.S. News & World Report.

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.