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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65% of radiologists suffer 'computer vision syndrome,' prompting researchers to call for action

The condition can lead to symptoms ranging from dry, tired and sore eyes to problems as severe as blurred and double vision.

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Radiologists describe their experiences with sexual harassment in the workplace and call for change

The authors hope these narratives, despite being uncomfortable, will aid in furthering the discussions necessary to incite meaningful change.

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Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news

Plus, Strategic Radiology's incoming COO and AI firm names a handful of new hires.

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83% of radiologists have suffered ‘imposter syndrome’—a precursor to burnout

That's the case at one academic medical center, which is the first to confirm this phenomenon among radiologists, researchers reported in Clinical Imaging.

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42% of breastfeeding radiologists cite an unsupportive work culture: 4 steps toward change

Women pinpointed a lack of time as their biggest roadblock to a supportive environment, new survey results revealed.

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Radiologist allegedly lied to gain helicopter rescue off continent’s tallest mountain

Jason Lance, MD, is being charged with three counts connected to a May summit attempt on Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, in Alaska.

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Radiologist burnout: 5 key causes and possible solutions

Less than 40% of healthcare organizations have mental health resources available to combat employee burnout, which only contributes to the problem, experts said.

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Female radiologists less likely to commit diagnostic imaging errors than men

Experts believe their findings may help institutions develop more appealing work environments and attract women into the male-dominated specialty.

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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.