SPOTLIGHT -
A QA Interaction I Felt Pretty Good About
Quality assurance works best as a learning opportunity rather than a mere chance to point out mistakes.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Aug. 7, 2020
Pediatric Imaging Increase, Appropriate Use Criteria, Radiology Residency Pandemic Branding, Snapchatting Emergency Images
RBMA: 7 Leadership Tips to Improve Your Practice
From fashioning a vision to creating a cohesive team to fixing problems, these leadership strategies can strengthen your practice and improve productivity.
9 Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid
Paying attention to these requirements and regulations can help you avoid Medicare over-payments and any potential suggestions of fraud.
Radiology Practices Seeking Pandemic Financial Aid Nears 70 Percent
More than 90 percent of practices applying for assistance submitted to two or more programs.
RBMA: Reclaim Your Time with a Concierge Service
Implementing a radiology concierge service can alleviate the administrative tasks that can de-rail your image interpretation time.
ACR Set to Coordinate Image Collection for COVID-19 Study
In collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, the American College of Radiology will gather images for a multi-center study focusing on patients with severe, acute viral infection.
Building Your Brand During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has created the need for radiology residency programs to more effectively brand themselves online.
Siemens Announces $16.4-Billion Purchase of Varian Medical
Deal marks first significant move for Siemens Healthineers; sets companies on path to be global oncology care leader.
Beating Up the Crew So the Ship Will Go Faster
Holding providers and staff accountable for the administration's decisions leads to negative impacts.
Federal Grant Funds RSNA Radiology Training Hub in Africa
Monies will support the creation of a Global Learning Center dedicated to training future radiologists in Sub-Sarahan Africa.
New Chest Imaging Guidance from the World Health Organization
A team of international experts published seven recommendations for the use of chest imaging in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19-positive patients.
Diagnostic Imaging Weekly Scan: July 31, 2020
COVID-19, Stroke, and Heart Damage; Limitations of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis; Guidance for Pediatric CTA; and Micro-Ultrasound and Prostate Cancer
10 Tips You Should Know About Pediatric Body CTA
Understanding the underlying principles and details of CTA can help optimize dose and improve diagnostic quality for pediatric patients.
Drops In Medicare Reimbursement Hit Diagnostic Imaging Industry
Almost all studies and modalities have seen significant declines in payment since 2007.
Zebra Medical Vision Captures 1st FDA Clearance for Oncology with Mammography Solution
Solution helps radiologists prioritize and identify suspicious mammograms.
Minority Patients Face More Severe COVID-19
Racial and ethnic minority patients show more severe cases on chest X-ray, fueled by socioeconomic factors.
Will the Covid-19 Pandemic Accelerate Patient Access to Data?
As the desire to know more about individual medical records grows, easy accessibility for patients will be vital.
5 Indicators to Consider for Radiology’s Post-Pandemic Future
What department and practices leaders should focus on to be most successful post-COVID
How Practices Can Become More Patient-Friendly
Three strategies to keep your patients at ease and satisfied with your performance.
Radiologist Wellness and Burnout in the COVID-19 Era
The role of the pandemic and what radiology can do to mitigate its burnout effect.
Adding Substance to Your House of Cards
Your radiology career is a perpetual cycle of gaining experience that adds to your expertise and ensures your continued professional growth.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan, July 17, 2020
Maximizing Your COVID-19 Recovery, Re-Vamping the Radiology Residency Interview, Cardiac CT's Double Role with Osteoporosis, and the Human Impact of AI.
Imaging Volumes Fell 55 Percent – One Facility Shares Its Story
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve saw a 55-percent overall imaging volume drop during the pandemic and unearthed some commonalities with other, harder-hit areas.
COVID-19 and CT Scans: The Global Backlog, Rebound, and Implications
Elad Walach, Aidoc chief executive officer, discusses recent research into global CT imaging volume fluctuations and how providers should view that data.
3 Trends to Monitor for Robust COVID-19 Recovery
Operational steps are important, but practices who pay attention to broader strategies with patients, insurance, and payment models could see a stronger bounce back.
Culture and Scale Are More Important than Ever -- Here’s Why
Providers from Radiology Partners share how the practice has confronted COVID-19 and the lessons learned for thriving in this environment.
4 Take-Home Messages for Returning to Normalcy
Academic departments share their approaches to COVID-19 recovery.
Re-Thinking the Radiology Residency Interview: The COVID-19 Guidebook
Residency programs must re-cast the screening and interviewing process in order to be successful during the pandemic.
Cyclic Momentum
Paying attention to your cycles of energy and enthusiasm can lead to better work productivity and outcomes.