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Disruptions to small practices’ operations remain ‘severe and ongoing’ months after Change cyberattack

Owner UnitedHealth had claimed services would be largely restored by late March, but doc groups such as the MGMA claim things are still a mess.

What the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence executive order means for radiology

“Radiologists themselves can and should play a key role in policy creation at every level," members of the specialty wrote in JACR.

Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning

The Amsterdam-based industry giant has extended its inspection window to ensure that no additional imaging equipment recalls are missed.

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Nonphysicians saw a nearly 206% pay bump amid radiologist Medicare reimbursement decline

Congressional budget requirements mean that any pay bump to one fee-for-service provider type necessitates balancing cuts to others.

Radiologist and 'Doctor Money Matters' podcast host Tarang Patel on why he is hopeful about the specialty's future

The noted radiologist discussed what's ahead for the specialty during the closing keynote at RBMA's annual meeting in Las Vegas.

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'Delusions' and mental illness led radiologist to drive family off cliff, defense claims

The California physician may not face prison time after all, if a judge grants his defense team’s request that he be admitted to a mental health diversion program.

Christina Negron, CPPM, CPC, CIRCC, RCC, CIC, revenue cycle manager, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood (RAVE), Florida, discusses revenue challenges and staffing issues in medical imaging during the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2024 meeting. #RBMA #RBMA24 #RBMA2024

Tackling the pressing issues in radiology revenue cycle management and staffing

Christina Negron, revenue cycle manager, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood, discusses possible solutions at the RBMA 2024 annual meeting.

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US Chamber of Commerce sues to block ban on noncompete clauses

Radiologists took to social media Wednesday to discuss what the FTC final rule will mean for physicians and other healthcare stakeholders.

FTC bans most noncompete clauses, drawing praise from radiologists

Others including the AMGA and the American Hospital Association have voiced their opposition to the rule, which is expected to be challenged in court.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout. A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages.

Radiologists and other docs increasingly occupying locum tenens roles to relieve burnout

Younger providers also are taking on these temp jobs to "test drive" different practice settings earlier in their careers, according to AMN Healthcare.

Solis Mammography partners with public health system to open community-based imaging centers

Memorial Healthcare System operates six hospitals in South Florida, with new centers located in Weston, Plantation and Hialeah.

Radiologist-founded technology startup Smart Reporting raises $25M

Munich, Germany-based TVM Capital Life Science led the Series C financing round with additional contributions from Bayern Kapital and existing investors.

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Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning

The Amsterdam-based industry giant has extended its inspection window to ensure that no additional imaging equipment recalls are missed.

Health Imaging

'Delusions' and mental illness led radiologist to drive family off cliff, defense claims

The California physician may not face prison time after all, if a judge grants his defense team’s request that he be admitted to a mental health diversion program.

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Private equity bankruptcies in healthcare explode 112% in 5 years

According to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, 21% of all healthcare bankruptcies in 2023 involved organizations owned by financial firms.