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.

New stroke guidelines give nod for telemedicine, thumbs up for MRI

Telemedicine is as effective as a bedside evaluation for acute stroke, according to a guideline released last week by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Additionally, imaging data, preferably from MRI, should be the determining factor in defining transient ischemic attack, which should be treated as urgently as a full-blown stroke.

May 11, 2009

3T breast MRI detects early cancer missed by mammo, sonography

3T MRI can detect a significant number of lesions not found on mammography and sonography exams, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

May 7, 2009

JACR: Personnel in outpatient radiology offices can handle adverse events

The outpatient radiology office setting is a safe arena for patients to undergo imaging studies and selected interventional procedures, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

May 6, 2009

Conficker computer virus snakes its way into medical devices

The widespread Conficker computer worm has crawled into hundreds of medical devices, including MRI systems, at dozens of hospitals in the United States and other countries.

May 5, 2009

MRI may shed light into minds of autistic children

Toddlers with autism appear more likely to have an enlarged amygdala which appears to be associated with the ability to share attention with others, a fundamental ability thought to predict later social and language function in children with autism, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.

May 5, 2009

iCAD posts Q1 loss, despite strong sales

iCAD, a provider of advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for the early identification of cancer, has released its financial results for the fiscal 2009 first quarter, ending on March 31, reflecting a net loss, despite an increase in sales.

April 30, 2009

Siemens employee blows whistle for DoD raid

The federal raid by agents from the Department of Defense (DoD) on Siemens Healthcare's facility in Malvern, Pa., appears to stem from a whistleblower lawsuit regarding the company's pricing of medical imaging equipment in contracts with the federal government.

April 24, 2009

CVUS: Real-time 3D echo quickly, accurately quantifies left atrial volume

Researchers found that 3D echocardiography with semiautomatic border detection is a practical alternative for obtaining the left atrial volume in a time-efficient manner, compared with MRI measurements and 2D echo algorithms, according to a study published in the April issue of Cardiovascular Ultrasound.

April 24, 2009

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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.

AI in Healthcare

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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