Radiology Business

Radiology Business serves as a valuable information hub designed to assist C-suite hospital executives, physician-practice leaders, and payor organization leaders in their strategic planning efforts. It was created to guide healthcare leaders through the complexities and possibilities of healthcare transformation. Through its extensive media network, Radiology Business offers healthcare executives crucial insights into the news, challenges, and trends that are influencing the healthcare landscape.

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American College of Radiology criticizes prominent study claiming CT imaging causes cancer

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

The American College of Radiology on Monday criticized new research claiming that CT exams can cause cancer. Scientists published the investigation in JAMA Internal Medicineon April 14, projecting lifetime cancer incidence associated with the common imaging exam. They concluded that—if current radiation dosing and utilization practices continue—radiation exposure from CT could eventually account for 1 of every 20 new cancer diagnoses annually.
Radiology practice reaches in-network agreement with UnitedHealthcare 9 months after terminating contract

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

A 60-physician radiology practice has reached an in-network agreement with UnitedHealthcare about nine months after publicly announcing it had terminated their contract. Scottsdale, Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging shared the breakthrough on Monday, restoring access for patients covered by UHC’s commercial and Medicare Advantage plans effective May 1.
UCLA names new radiology chair, rads steer state medical societies, plus more leadership moves from SimonMed, GE HealthCare, Siemens Healthineers

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

The University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine has named its first new radiology chair in 20 years—one of several recent leadership moves of note in the imaging industry. UCLA has appointed Jonathan Goldin, MD, PhD, as both head of its Department of Radiological Sciences and executive director of radiology for its health system, effective April 1.
Radiology rises to the No. 2 highest paid specialty, surpassing cardiology and plastic surgery: Medscape

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Radiology has risen to the No. 2 highest paid specialty, surpassing cardiology and plastic surgery, according to new survey data from Medscape released Friday. On average, full-time U.S. radiologists take home about $520,000, a figure that includes base salary, incentive bonuses and other income such as profit-sharing contributions.
Hundreds of radiology practice locations use medical credit cards to secure quicker patient payments

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Hundreds of radiology practices are using medical credit cards to secure quicker patient payments, according to new research published Friday. But the trend raises questions about the burdens being placed on a potentially vulnerable population. These cards offer deferred interest terms, letting patients avoid borrowing costs for a promotional period of 6 to 18 months.
States may be a better bet for radiology advocacy than Washington

1 week ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) board member Kit Crancer offers an update on Medicare reform, advocacy in Washington, D.C., and how medical societies may be able to get more traction with state lawmakers in the current political climate. Crancer works with the Radiology Patient Action Network (RPAN), a network of radiology groups advocating for better patient care and funding for radiology services.
Radiology M&A expert shares 6 trends to watch in 2025

2 weeks ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

A radiology mergers and acquisitions expert is sharing six trends to watch in the specialty for 2025. Andrew Colbert, senior managing director of Ziegler, spoke March 26 during the second day of the 2025 Radiology Business Management Association annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. His firm has advised over 30 radiology practices and management services organizations on partnerships across the U.S., representing $3.8 billion in transaction value.
Members of Congress propose faster Medicare payment pathway for imaging AI

2 weeks ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Bipartisan members of Congress on Thursday proposed establishing a new Medicare payment pathway for artificial intelligence, drawing praise from the imaging industry. Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., note that AI is quickly becoming the standard of care. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared nearly 1,000 AI-enabled devices, but Medicare lacks a standard, consistent method for covering these products.
Radiology practice will pay $350,000 for allegedly violating HIPAA Rule prior to cyberattack

2 weeks ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

A private radiology practice will pay $350,000 to settle allegations it violated the HIPAA Security Rule, Health and Human Services announced Thursday. The agreement is with Northeast Radiology, P.C., which provides clinical services and operates five locations across New York state and Connecticut. NERAD experienced a breach of its PACS (picture archiving and communication system) sometime between late 2019 and early 2020, notifying nearly 300,000 individuals about the incident.
Unmet needs such as transport and finances forcing cancer patients to miss imaging appointments

2 weeks ago | radiologybusiness.com | Marty Stempniak

Unmet needs such as transportation and finances are forcing cancer patients to miss scheduled imaging appointments, according to new research published Monday. Despite the prevalence of this concern, relatively few (about 17%) are screened for these health-related social concerns, experts write in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.