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What’s Driving Imaging Utilization?

Factors both within and beyond the radiology industry’s control continue to push utilization, but growth is still slow.

Recent Content

Consider Image Processing Type in Mammography When Detecting Cancers

Diagnostic Imaging Staff

News | July 28, 2014 | Mammography, Breast Imaging, Women's Imaging

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

The type of imaging processing used in digital mammography has an impact on detection of calcification clusters.

Two New Radiographic Signs to Indicate Gastric Band Slippage

Diagnostic Imaging Staff

News | July 25, 2014 | Direct Radiography

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

Two more radiographic signs for gastric band slippage have been identified.

The Tungsten Sledgehammer

Eric Postal, MD

Blog | July 25, 2014 | Safety

By Eric Postal, MD

A letter to the radiologist dedicated to over-radiating patients.

Australian GPs Ordering More Imaging Tests Than Ever Before

Diagnostic Imaging Staff

News | July 25, 2014 | Practice Management, CT, Digital X-Ray, Direct Radiography, Imaging Center, MRI

By Diagnostic Imaging Staff

General practitioners in Australia are increasingly ordering imaging tests, with an increase of 45 percent over the past decade.

Radiology Comic: Adding Flair to Dictation

July 25, 2014 | Radiology Comics, Residents, Speech Recognition

Is this what dictation is missing?

FDA Approves Ultra Mobile Ultrasound by Philips

News | July 24, 2014 | Ultrasound, PACS and Informatics

The FDA has approved VISIQ, an ultra mobile ultrasound system designed for greater mobility, manufactured by Philips.

Imaging Utilization Trends and Reimbursement

July 24, 2014 | Reimbursement, CT, Healthcare Reform, MRI

By Whitney Howell

As growth of imaging utilization slows, radiologists worry about the effect on reimbursement.

Videos
Podcasts

Improve Radiologists’ Access by Synchronizing Health Record and PACS
Liza Haar
June 25, 2014 | SIIM 2014, PACS and Informatics
By Liza Haar
VIDEO: Merging health records and PACS can improve radiologists’ workflow. Cree M. Gaskin, MD, discusses the benefits and challenges of a new system.
Vijay Rao, MD, to Residents: Take Responsibility for Imaging Appropriateness
Whitney L.J. Howell
January 07, 2014 | RSNA 2013, Residents
By Whitney L.J. Howell
VIDEO: Residents must understand it is radiologists’ responsibility to ensure the right tests are being performed at the right time. It’s a culture shift they should embrace, said Vijay Rao, MD.
The Four Forces Driving Healthcare Change
Olivia Bobrowsky
December 18, 2013 | Healthcare Reform, ACO
By Olivia Bobrowsky
VIDEO - Consultant Jef Williams details the four areas driving change in healthcare for radiologists.
Why Radiology Operations are Consolidating
Olivia Bobrowsky
August 14, 2013 | AHRA 2013, Practice Management
By Olivia Bobrowsky
VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.

What It Takes To Be an Imaging Center of Excellence
Sara Michael
July 03, 2013 | Practice Management
By Sara Michael
Hackensack University Medical Center has earned ACR’s distinction as one of the first two Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence. Here’s how they did it.
Technology Helping with California Dose Reporting Law
Sara Michael
December 19, 2012 | Low Dose, Safety
By Sara Michael
Stacy Johnson, of Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, discusses the use of technology to meet California’s dose reporting requirement and the law’s impact.
Podcast: Learning Radiology Management Skills
October 23, 2012 | Practice Management, Residents
Lisa Lowe, MD, an Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management grad, discusses the training radiology leaders need in today’s health care environment.
Podcast: The Impact of Health Reform on Radiology
October 10, 2012 | Practice Management, Healthcare Reform
James Rawson, MD, discusses health care reform, appropriate imaging utilization, changes in practice structure, and the upcoming presidential election.

Case Studies

Male Breast Cancer

Danielle DeMulder, MD

Erini Makariou, MD

Case Studies | July 22, 2014

By Danielle DeMulder, MD and Erini Makariou, MD

Case History: 54-year-old male presents with palpable right retroareolar abnormality.

Cholangiocarcinoma

Case Studies | July 15, 2014

Case History: Female patient in early 60s with abdominal pain and nausea.

Accessory Axillary Breast Tissue

Denise Chevalier

Case Studies | July 08, 2014

By Denise Chevalier

Case History: 29-year-old female, five days postpartum, presented with painful swelling and palpable lump.

From Physicians Practice

Five Retirement Planning Tips for Physicians

Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

Blog | July 28, 2014

By Steven Podnos, MD, CFP

Are you doing all you can to ensure financial stability during retirement? Here, a financial planner shares his key advice.

Investing in Ancillary Service Providers: Legal Risks for Physicians

Blog | July 27, 2014

By Martin Merritt

A tax and business formation lawyer shares the legal risks physicians must consider prior to investing in or working for ancillary service providers.

Five Ways Physicians Can Use Mobile Devices to Boost Patient Care

Blog | July 26, 2014

Mobile health tools have come a long way over the past few years. Here's how and why physicians should be using them.

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