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4 Tips to EMR Implementation Success
IT experts, who will be presenting at the SIIM annual meeting, offer advice on how radiology practices can survive EMR implementation.
Women in Radiology: How the Specialty Can Bridge the Gap
Why are so few female medical school graduates choosing radiology? And how can the specialty be more supportive for its female practitioners?
Women in Radiology: Advancing Your Career
VIDEO: Julia Fielding, MD, of the ACR Commission for Women, discusses how women can build relationships and advance their careers.
Patient Steerage Could Harm Radiologists, Confuse Patients
Patient steerage may be a good strategy for insurers, but it can have a negative effect on radiology groups. Here’s a closer look at the trend.
Enterprise Imaging: Beyond Cloud-based Image Sharing
Enterprise imaging is a complex strategy for sharing images and collaborating with providers. Here's what you need to know about the impact of this emerging trend.
Radiology Consolidation: An Update on the Practice Landscape
Radiology practices are continuing to face consolidation and acquisition, leading to lost independence and potential commoditization. Here’s what to expect.
Radiology Data Registries: Know How to Comply
Radiologists’ participation in data registries for benchmarking is growing. But many still need guidance on what these databases are and how to comply.
Breast Imaging Market Is Picking Up After Slow Period
The tides are turning for breast imagers. After several years of declining demand and facility closures, the market is rebounding and more growth is expected.
How Radiologists Can Improve Communication with Referrers
Radiologists need to improve their communications with referring clinicians. But how? Here’s a look at why it’s important and what you can do.
Report Offers System to Separate Useful and Wasteful Imaging
The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute’s new report introduces a classification system that could help determine whether a repeat image is necessary.
Mobile Computing in Radiology: the Challenges and Benefits
Mobile devices are becoming ubiquitous in radiology. Here’s a look at the benefits, the risks, and the future of mobile technology for radiologists.
Communicating Risks of Contrast Agents to Patients
Radiology professionals must be properly trained on the risks of contrast agents - and the best way to communicate that to patients. Here’s some guidance.
MR Elastography Growing as Preferred Modality for Liver Diagnosis
MR elastography is the preferred method for assessing liver stiffness and is growing in availability. Here’s the background, benefits, and future of this nascent modality.
Low-Osmolar Contrast Agents: Why Their Rise Is Important
Radiologists used certain contrast agents despite a lack of reimbursement, impacting CT adoption. Here’s what that means for emerging technologies and health policy.
Barium Shortage Affecting Radiology Practices
Low global barium availability prevents suppliers from filling orders; pushes radiologists to consider CT scan alternatives or use barium substitutes.
Radiologists Should Worry About Medical Device Tax, Too
Medical device manufacturers have clearly stated their opposition to the new sales tax. But practicing radiologists should also be concerned.
Radiology in 2013: The Year of Imaging Software
The radiology industry will turn to advancements in software this year to improve patient flow, share images, and boost efficiency.
Clinical Decision Support in Radiology: Its Time Is Now
Hanna Zafar, MD, discusses the history, benefits, and challenges associated with clinical decision support systems in radiology.
Radiation-induced Cancer Risk: Timing Is Important
Pari Pandharipande, MD, explores the importance of considering the timing of when a patient experiences a disease and incurs radiation-induced cancer risks.
ACOs Offer a Potential Opportunity for Radiology
Richard Abramson, MD, discusses how accountable care organizations could be an opportunity for radiology to reassert its value to health systems.
Interventional Radiology and Radiation Oncology: Together Again?
Interventional radiology and radiation oncology should merge again, with the development of a new certification: image-targeted oncology.
Threats to Radiology and the 20 Ways to Beat Them Back
CHICAGO - Radiology is under attack from several fronts, but Vijay Rao, MD , and colleagues outlined strategies to conquer these problems.
Patient-centered Care: A Nurse’s Perspective
CHICAGO - One nurse who’s worked with breast cancer patients for 15 years tells radiologists how they can be more patient-centered.
Radiology: Make It About the Patient
CHICAGO - Shifting radiology’s emphasis on optimizing the patient experience is difficult, but the right thing to do. Here’s your five-step roadmap.
Splitting With Your PACS Vendor
CHICAGO - Changing your PACS vendor isn’t a decision to make lightly and it can be a tough switch. Here’s what you need to know for a smooth transition.
Focus on CT Effectiveness, Not Its Theoretical Risk
CHICAGO - Many patients and providers overestimate CT radiation exposure, so radiologists need to better communicate CT’s benefits.
The Renaissance of the RIS
CHICAGO - Radiology Information Systems are getting new attention, and more advancements are coming to this radiology workhorse tool.
Building a New Radiology Reading Room: Lessons Learned
CHICAGO - Is it time to update your reading room? Eliot Siegel, MD, offered a few suggestions to consider for a comfortable and efficient work space.
How to Make the Most of Your Speech Recognition Software
CHICAGO - Are you getting the most out your speech recognition software? Here are tips for training the tool to record dictations with fewer errors.
Wanted: Radiology Resident Leaders
CHICAGO - Radiology needs new strong leaders to strengthen the profession, and residents’ training must begin now to fill the void in the industry.