Practice Management

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

Imaging researchers warn of possible blood clot dangers from new coronavirus

The Radiological Society of North America recently released a barrage of information highlighting this emerging clinical concern. 

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4 constructive coping strategies for rads (and others) with COVID-induced downtime

The authors aim their tips at radiologists. However, the activities are broad enough to apply to anyone who’s missing the feeling of making a meaningful contribution to a formerly frenetic workplace.

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Radiologists should avoid MR imaging COVID-19 patients ‘except where absolutely necessary’

That’s according to new guidance on the deployment of magnetic resonance imaging during the pandemic issued recently by the American College of Radiology. 

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Experts detail how imaging providers can reuse scarce N95 masks up to 10 times

Canadian scientists have devised a protocol that may greatly extend the useful life of this key clinical tool. 

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3 priorities for radiology departments to protect staff, patients against coronavirus

Experts from West China Hospital explained the reconfiguration of their unit, standardized exam procedures and communication priorities in a study published Tuesday.

Man admits role in car accident scheme, defrauding insurers with unnecessary imaging exams

The Hudson County, New Jersey, individual used local auto body shop employees and healthcare providers in a cash-for-referrals plot, which led to an estimated $3.5 million in total losses.

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5 coronavirus priorities from one radiology department at the epicenter of the outbreak

The editorial board of Radiology has established a team of imaging experts who are actively coordinating, developing and implementing readiness policies for COVID-19.

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Implementing CT as front-line tool for COVID-19 diagnosis requires 'urgent discussion,' radiologists say

A group of four U.K.-based thoracic radiologists analyzed the pros and cons of ramping up computed tomography imaging amid the recent pandemic, editorializing their thoughts in the BMJ.

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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.