Practice Management: Page 159

How can physician extenders benefit a radiology practice?

By Sandy Coffta

When considering the addition of physician extenders to your radiology practice, it is important to understand the differences among the various roles of these nonphysician providers. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers some advice.

August 22, 2021

Interventional radiologists are raking in more consulting fees

By Kate Madden Yee

Consulting fees paid to interventional radiologists by industry sources grew sharply from 2014 and 2018, according to a study published August 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

August 19, 2021

Anthem changes policy on pediatric imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Anthem has updated its payment policies to allow patients under the age of 19 to receive advanced diagnostic imaging in the hospital setting.

August 18, 2021

Staffing costs a concern for radiology admins in MICI Q3 poll

By Brian Casey

Despite a rebound in imaging volume, radiology administrators are concerned about rising costs for staff like radiologic technologists, according to survey results for the third quarter of 2021 in the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI).

August 17, 2021

The Radiology Group appoints chief growth officer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider the Radiology Group has named Allan Schroeder as chief growth officer.

August 16, 2021

Subspecialty focus beneficial for global radiology education

By Amerigo Allegretto

Web-based breast imaging content could help improve global radiology education, especially for residents, according to a pilot study published August 10 in Academic Radiology.

August 15, 2021

RSNA to require vaccination proof at 2021 annual meeting

By Brian Casey

Attendees and exhibitors at the upcoming RSNA 2021 annual meeting in Chicago will be required to demonstrate proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the society announced on August 12.

August 11, 2021

Marijuana edibles help Billy Crystal get through MRI scan

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Comedian Billy Crystal got high on edible marijuana before undergoing an MRI scan to deal with his fear of being claustrophobic inside the magnet, he said in an August 11 appearance on "Jimmy Fallon Tonight."

August 11, 2021

Breast imagers should acquaint themselves with trans community

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiologists need to familiarize themselves with breast imaging features in transgender women, including normal breast development induced by hormone therapy and breast augmentation, according to a review published August 9 in Clinical Imaging.

August 11, 2021

Can virtual reality improve the patient experience in MRI?

By Kate Madden Yee

Having patients wear virtual reality goggles during their MRI exams could go a long way toward reducing their anxiety and claustrophobia during the scans, according to a study published August 11 in Scientific Reports.

August 11, 2021

ASTRO to require masks at October annual meeting

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will require attendees at its annual in-person meeting in Chicago in October to wear masks and "self-attest" that they have either been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative test.

August 10, 2021

Report: Canadians still face long wait times for imaging

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Long wait times for medical imaging procedures continue to be a problem for Canadians, according to an article published August 10 in the National Observer.

August 9, 2021

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