Practice Management

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

Private equity firm to buy medical software company for $1.1B
Private equity investor Francisco Partners is purchasing AdvancedMD, a Utah-based EHR vendor that specializes in servicing small provider practices.
Private equity owns 900 patient care centers in Philadelphia, report finds
Physical therapy practices in greater Philadelphia are of particular interest to private equity firms, with 271 locations owned by six companies. The report comes from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP).
ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina.
Interventional radiologist burnout and retention in rural areas largely related to administrative burdens
"A significant part of burnout stems from the overwhelming administrative burden," explains Elizabeth Ann Ignacio, MD, FSIR, FACR, chair of the SIR Small and Rural Practices Committee.
Radiology workforce shortage a major concern for the American College of Radiology
Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MBA, CEO of the ACR, discusses the reasons behind the worsening shortage of radiologists, along with possible solutions.

Nasdaq panel oks continued listing for Fonar

The Nasdaq listing qualifications panel has granted MRI developer Fonar's request for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the condition that on or before April 6, 2009, thefirm file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

February 6, 2009

N.Y. radiology group installs Fonar Upright MRIs

Fonar has sold two Upright Multi-Position MRI scanners to Doshi Diagnostic Imaging Services in Long Island, N.Y.

January 21, 2009

MRI reveals bleeding in heart after attack

Scientists have captured images that show, for the first time, bleeding inside the heart after a heart attack, which can indicate how much damage has occurred, according to a study published in the January issue of Radiology.

January 20, 2009

Hitachi scores MRI orders with Tennessee GPO

Hitachi Medical Systems America has been awarded a contract by HealthTrust Purchasing Group for MRI products, including its Oasis 1.2T High-Field Open MRI and Echelon XL/XLS 1.5T short-bore MRI.

January 13, 2009

3T MRI could eliminate need for invasive wrist arthroscopy

MRI of the wrist at 3T is an effective way to detect wrist ligament tears and in some cases can avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

January 8, 2009

Toshiba demonstrates Vantage Titan MRI

Toshiba America Medical Systems highlighted its Vantage Titan MR system during the 94th annual RSNA conference in Chicago.

December 22, 2008

Statewide telehealth center established in California

The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) has established the California Center for Connected Health (CCCH) to lead and coordinate telehealth adoption throughout the state.

December 16, 2008

Siemens scores Magnetom Verio install in England

The University of Cambridge in England has installed a new Siemens Magnetom Verio 3T MRI scanner in the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre (WBIC) located on the Addenbrookes Hospital campus.

December 16, 2008

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals.

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A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

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FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

Practice Management

Private equity firm to buy medical software company for $1.1B

Private equity owns 900 patient care centers in Philadelphia, report finds

ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane

Interventional radiologist burnout and retention in rural areas largely related to administrative burdens

Radiology workforce shortage a major concern for the American College of Radiology

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