Whitney L. Jackson

Why are so few female medical school graduates choosing radiology? And how can the specialty be more supportive for its female practitioners?

VIDEO: Julia Fielding, MD, of the ACR Commission for Women, discusses how women can build relationships and advance their careers.

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 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 practices are continuing to face consolidation and acquisition, leading to lost independence and potential commoditization. Here’s what to expect.

Radiologists’ participation in data registries for benchmarking is growing. But many still need guidance on what these databases are and how to comply.

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.

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.

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 devices are becoming ubiquitous in radiology. Here’s a look at the benefits, the risks, and the future of mobile technology for radiologists.

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 is the preferred method for assessing liver stiffness and is growing in availability. Here’s the background, benefits, and future of this nascent modality.

Radiologists used certain contrast agents despite a lack of reimbursement, impacting CT adoption. Here’s what that means for emerging technologies and health policy.

Low global barium availability prevents suppliers from filling orders; pushes radiologists to consider CT scan alternatives or use barium substitutes.

Medical device manufacturers have clearly stated their opposition to the new sales tax. But practicing radiologists should also be concerned.

The radiology industry will turn to advancements in software this year to improve patient flow, share images, and boost efficiency.

Hanna Zafar, MD, discusses the history, benefits, and challenges associated with clinical decision support systems in radiology.

Pari Pandharipande, MD, explores the importance of considering the timing of when a patient experiences a disease and incurs radiation-induced cancer risks.

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 should merge again, with the development of a new certification: image-targeted oncology.

CHICAGO - Radiology is under attack from several fronts, but Vijay Rao, MD , and colleagues outlined strategies to conquer these problems.

CHICAGO - One nurse who’s worked with breast cancer patients for 15 years tells radiologists how they can be more patient-centered.

CHICAGO - Shifting radiology’s emphasis on optimizing the patient experience is difficult, but the right thing to do. Here’s your five-step roadmap.

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.

CHICAGO - Many patients and providers overestimate CT radiation exposure, so radiologists need to better communicate CT’s benefits.

CHICAGO - Radiology Information Systems are getting new attention, and more advancements are coming to this radiology workhorse tool.

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.

CHICAGO - Are you getting the most out your speech recognition software? Here are tips for training the tool to record dictations with fewer errors.

CHICAGO - Radiology needs new strong leaders to strengthen the profession, and residents’ training must begin now to fill the void in the industry.

In 2013, CMS will dramatically reduce the number of codes used for radiology, as well as how your services are coded.