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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70% of burned out, depressed radiologists haven't sought help and don't plan to

The percentage of imaging experts who prefer to deal with distress on their own is higher than last year's Medscape survey.

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Radiologists feel they aren’t being heard by leadership—it’s leading to more burnout

More than a quarter of academic imaging experts cited a lack of autonomy and conflict with institutional leadership as contributing factors to workplace fatigue, according to a new survey.

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Imaging tech CEO convicted after laundering millions, buying Maserati, diamond ring with company funds

The former CEO of San Rafael, California-based Sanovas was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering for siphoning millions from the company toward luxury purchases. 

Army physician first radiologist to receive award for military leadership, academic achievements

Col. Mohammad Naeem, MD, was presented with the Surgeon General's highest honor—the Maj. Gen. Lewis Aspey Mologne Award.

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Seconds spent interpreting CT scans results in $2M settlement to widow

A lawsuit alleged radiologist Steven Fuhr spent seconds reading nearly 700 CT scans, missing a brain bleed that led to a patient's eventual death.

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‘Gamification’ of imaging education reduces errors, boosts radiologists’ confidence

More than 90% of participants said they would use the game for educational purposes again.

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Hospitals beginning to shift away from patient shielding during x-ray exams

One large Chicago hospital is launching an "Abandon the Shield" campaign to educate staff, patients and clinicians before it discontinues the practice.

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Most radiologists have moved toward peer learning, but many want more standardization

Radiologists desire uniform expectations on minimum-required monthly cases for peer review and consistent metrics for reporting peer learning.

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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.