Alleva Launches Forms 3.0, an Advanced Forms Engine to Streamline Workflow and Enhance Data Management for Behavioral Health Providers
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleva, a practice management platform for behavioral health service providers featuring an EMR, CRM, RCM, and data management system designed to streamline workflow, reduce costs and improve client care, is excited to announce the... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Podcast: Why good practice managers are more crucial than ever
Robyn Clark from the Institute of General Practice Management explains how the practice manager role has become more complex, what needs to be done to cut bureaucracy in general practice, and the financial pressures facing GP practices. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - February 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Could yoga help radiologists deal with burnout?
Yoga could be one way to alleviate burnout symptoms in radiologists, a study published January 31 in JAMA Network Open suggests.
Researchers led by Duygu Sag, PhD, from Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus in Izmir, and Fahri Saatcioglu, PhD, from Blindern in Oslo, Norway, found that a yoga method called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) reduced psychological distress and burnout and increased wellness in physicians, including radiologists and radiation oncologists. They also highlighted that the program is safe and practical.
“Given the high personal and financial toll of physician burnout worldwide, these findings suggest t...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
More radiology research funding tied to limited patient outreach
Radiology departments receiving more research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are less likely to serve marginalized populations, a study published January 23 in Radiology found.
A team led by Antonio Lopez from Drexel University in Philadelphia found a negative correlation between the amount of radiology department research funding received and institutional rankings for serving patients from racial and/or ethnic minority backgrounds, as well as patients with low income and lower education levels.
“Incentives to promote collaboration between well-funded large academic institutions and institutions ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
How AI can flag critical imaging results for priority review and treatments
This study demonstrates the ability of an FDA-cleared artificial intelligence (AI) decision support tool (e-ASPECTS) to improve the performance of US physicians when deriving the ASPECTS," according to the authors. The study called attention to the impact of AI software on physician performance in ASPECTS scoring. Agreement with a reference standard (expert consensus read with reference to follow-up imaging) was evaluated with and without software support.While the study was supported by Brainomix and had several limitations, consistent improvement was seen in both neurology and neuroradiology-qualified doctors, after a su...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Improving radiology efficiency and outcomes Source Type: news
NewVue secures seed funding to launch EmpowerSuite
NewVue has closed on a round of seed funding to help launch its radiology workflow management platform, EmpowerSuite.
EmpowerSuite is a cloud-native platform that integrates AI and blends radiologist preferences, credentials, insurance details, and clinical priorities to update worklists, the company said. The user interface features a cockpit-style command center that includes an intelligent worklist and a Clinical Information Screen that provides a clinical data summary and timeline.
The software also features mood-adjusted tempo controls and personalized reading settings, which can simplify operations by eliminating c...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Practice Management Source Type: news
Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds
Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study.
In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1% in 2021, with the decline occurring broadly across imaging modalities, noted lead author Jay Parikh, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
“This consistent decline over time likely reflects in part effective persistent good-faith negotiations between radiology...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Unlocking the potential of imaging in Alzheimer ’s disease care
Jan Makela.In the U.S., more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating and far-reaching disease that accounts for 60% to 80% of dementia cases, and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International.
Alzheimer’s has been a formidable challenge for our society, patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems for decades. The disease affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Its symptoms typically start with mild cognitive impairment and eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
Historically, medications and therapies have...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Jan Makela Tags: Practice Management Molecular Imaging MRI Neuroradiology Source Type: news
Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload
An automated protocoling algorithm used with a hospital's electronic health record (EHR) software reduces radiologist CT exam workload, a research team from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has reported.
The findings could make busy radiology departments more efficient, wrote a team led by Ryan Chung, MD. The group's work was published January 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
"The system represents a solution for reducing radiologists' time spent performing noninterpretive tasks while improving care efficiency," it noted.
Imaging exam protocoling is a task that increases radiologists' workload and ca...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Practice Management Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
IDR process financially unfeasible for radiologists
The independent dispute resolution (IDR) process would be financially impractical for many out-of-network claims for radiologists, according to research published January 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
A team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, from the Neiman Health Policy Institute in Reston, VA, found in its study of this part of the No Surprises Act that the potential balance payment would be more than 2024 IDR fees for between 32% and 55% of out-of-network claims for radiologists. This means that payment would exceed the expected breakeven point based on maximal recovery of the full difference.
“Lack of fi...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Economics Source Type: news
ClinicMind Acquires a Majority Stake in Billing Dynamix, Expanding Service Scope and Quality for Physical Therapy Practice Owners
ClinicMind, Inc., a leading healthcare practice management solutions provider, is pleased to announce its acquisition of a majority stake in Billing Dynamix, LLC, a reputable billing solutions company. CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClinicMind, Inc., a leading... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TNM Source Type: news
Nonhospital sites see increased competition for oncology-related imaging
Davin Korstjens.In 2023, nonhospital sites faced more competition compared with hospital-based facilities for oncology-related diagnostic imaging scans, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 Oncology in Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook Report.
For the future outlook factor “Competition with other imaging providers in our area is reducing the number of oncology-related patients scanned at our facility," nonhospital sites gave a 3.2 out of 5 rating (with 5 indicating very high importance) compared with a 2.7 out of 5 rating for hospital sites – results that indicate nonhospital sites face more competition for on...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Davin Korstjens Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Researchers talk practical retainment strategies with AuntMinnie.com
Perhaps one New Year's resolution for radiology departments is findings ways to better retain their staff. Researchers recently published an article addressing just that.
Jay Parikh, MD, from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Frank Lexa, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh published their article in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The two sat down with AuntMinnie.com to discuss how departments can successfully implement staff retainment strategies and avoid pitfalls. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Vacation days taken and working during vacation tied to burnout
The number of vacation days taken by physicians -- and working on patient-related tasks while on vacation -- are tied to physician burnout, a study published January 12 in JAMA Network Open found.
Researchers led by Christine Sinsky, MD, from the American Medical Association in Chicago reported that overall, nearly 60% of U.S. physicians took three weeks of vacation or less per year, while seven in 10 physicians worked while on vacation, with both findings associated with higher rates of burnout.
However, among specialty disciplines, radiologists and radiation oncologists have the highest proportion of physicians taking ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences
More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography.
Risk factors for workplace violence include intoxicated patients, staff stress, long patient waiting times, overcrowded environments, and inadequate staff and security measures, wrote lead author Krushi Shah, of Curtin University in Perth, Australia. The authors called for implementing strategies to reduce risk.
“The most common coping strategy [we found in our review] was doing nothing, which is concerning,” they noted.
Workplace violence is a significant issue in...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Practice Management Radiologic Technologist Imaging Leaders Source Type: news
