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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‘A year like no other’: Editor of radiology’s top medical journal reflects back on 2020

The publication has become a leading source of COVID-19 imaging research, with one study garnering more than 420,000 downloads.

The top 10 Health Imaging stories of 2020

Not surprisingly, COVID-19 dominated the list, but there were plenty of other developments that piqued readers' attention during the course of this forgettable year.

Imaging alliance names new chairman; UC Davis welcomes radiology leader, and more executive news

Plus, the Society for Pediatric Radiology names its 2020 Pioneer Award winner and ASCO fills out its leadership roles.

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Radiology practices must become agile to navigate future COVID-19 peaks and valleys

Leaders must embrace innovation as discipline to quickly learn what works and what doesn't, one expert argued Sunday in JACR.

3 radiology leaders offer key tips to prevent providers from drowning in email

Physicians recommend everything from utilizing spam filters to employing the five D's of checking messages.

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42% of radiologists say unsupportive work culture restricts their breastfeeding goals

Time constraints and a lack of access to dedicated lactating areas were also cited as top barriers, according to a new study published in Academic Radiology.

Medical school applications skyrocketing, propelled by COVID-19 and the ‘Fauci effect’

The Association of American Medical Colleges says its applications are up 18% compared to last year, even amid falling college enrollment numbers.

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Patients wearing a mask with metal during MRI exams at risk of suffering facial burns, FDA warns

Individuals may not be aware their face covering contains metal components, such as a bendable nose piece or staples on the headband, the administration cautioned.

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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.