Most States Decreased Spending on Medical Imaging
WASHINGTON, DC-Since the peak of medical imaging costs in 2006, all states but Maryland and Oregon, have seen decreases in spending in this area.
Imaging’s Attitude Problem
WASHINGTON, DC-Inappropriate imaging has given the field a bad name according to experts at ACR 2015.
Nonradiologists Still Do More Double Chest Scans
WASHINGTON, DC-Pre- and postcontrast chest CTs are done more often by nonradiologists than radiologists.
Quality and Value: We’re Doing it Wrong
Radiology needs to step up to prove its value.
Tools for Measuring Quality and Safety in Radiology
Tools to help measure quality and safety in radiology as presented at ARRS 2015.
FDG PET/CT Not Useful in Newly Diagnosed Stage III ILC Breast Cancer
FDG PET may not be valuable for all breast cancer histologies.
DBT Better Detects Cancer in Dense Breasts
Digital breast tomosynthesis is effective in detecting breast cancer overall, but particularly so in dense breast tissue.
Successful Execution of Enterprise Imaging
Experts that have developed enterprise imaging strategies talked about their process at HIMSS 2015.
Dual-Energy CT Shows Potential for Pancreatic Cancer
Imaging by DECT may be an important tool in diagnosing and managing pancreatic cancer.
MRI Important Tool in Prenatal Fetal Assessment
Magnetic resonance images can add valuable information to prenatal fetal assessment.
The Case for Unpacking PACS
7 reasons why it might be time to switch from PACS to VNA.
Maximizing Appropriate Use With Smart Decision Support
A program presented at HIMSS 2015 highlights the value of decision support for appropriateness in imaging.
5 Elements of Patient-Centered Care in Radiology
Tips on making radiology more patient-centered.
Peer Review in Radiology is Not a Punishment
Use peer review in radiology as an opportunity for improvement, said David A. Koff, MD at ECR 2015.
Retirement in Radiology
[VIDEO] Insight into retirement in radiology.
Teleradiology: Does it Hurt or Help?
Is teleradiology good for radiology?
Radiologists Need Strategic Partners
To survive in an ACA world, radiologists need to align themselves properly.
Social Media and Marketing For Radiologists
Tips for radiologists on staying relevant.
The Future-Proof Radiologist
Radiologists need to anticipate the changes of the future.
When Radiologists Become Expert Witnesses
The good, the bad, and the ugly of being a radiology expert witness.