Practice Management

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

ACR offers new fellowship in medical journalism and publishing

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is now accepting applications for the Bruce J. Hillman Fellowship in Scholarly Publishing. The fellowship is designed to provide a concentrated, two week experience in medical editing, journalism and publishing for an interested and qualified staff radiologist. 

Overworked: Rads prefer fewer hours, earlier retirement

A survey of practicing radiologists showed many are working longer hours than desired and that they expect to retire later than they would prefer, according to a study published in the August issue of Academic Radiology.

Radiology exposure in med school doesn’t affect residency decision

The characteristics of radiology education in medical school seems to have no effect on the rate of application to radiology residency programs, according to a survey of residency program directors.

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Adapt and advance care

Change is the only constant, as the saying goes. Those who are able to adapt, especially in the ever-shifting world of healthcare, will be the ones to have the most success in the future.

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Why diversity matters in radiology

Despite the benefits of having a diverse workforce, radiology and radiation oncology have a disparity in diversity compared with other specialties, according to an article published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

NEMA taps Cosgriff to be prez, CEO

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, has announced that Kevin J. Cosgriff will take over as president and chief executive officer.

Mayo Clinic takes top spot in hospital rankings

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., claimed the No. 1 spot this year in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual hospital honor roll ranking.

Review of Boston bombing response offers lessons for emergency radiology

A review of emergency radiology response at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following the Boston Marathon bombings last year highlighted the hospital staff’s efficiency at quickly turning around CT exams, though it also revealed areas for improvement.

Around the web

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

The newly cleared offering, AutoChamber, was designed with opportunistic screening in mind. It can evaluate many different kinds of CT images, including those originally gathered to screen patients for lung cancer. 

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