CHICAGO - Referring physicians offer some insight into what they want from their radiology colleagues, from better collaboration to clearer reports.

CHICAGO - ACR representatives detailed major areas of concern in 2014: quality and safety, advocacy, education, economics and regulation, and radiation oncology.

CHICAGO - To survive in a value-based pay environment, radiology must invest in new ways to show positive impact.

CHICAGO - Widespread adoption of low-dose CT for lung screening may be more effective at catching early-stage lung cancer.

CHICAGO - Some signs point to dismal job prospects while others look more promising. Most agree the radiology workforce will stay flat for the next few years.

CHICAGO - National registries are allowing facilities to monitor and improve radiation dose.

CHICAGO - Radiology practices should establish a presence on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Here’s why.

CHICAGO - Is your practice competitive in its use of informatics and business intelligence? Here’s how to assess your place on the technology spectrum.

CHICAGO - Three advancements in MR technology - PET/MR, MR elastography and so-called silent MR - are improving the modality’s effectiveness and ease-of-use.

CHICAGO - While some radiology groups are embracing meaningful use, others are taking a wait-and-see approach or opting for the exemption.

From digital broadband MR to internet-based image sharing platform, several exciting new products were on display at RSNA 2013. Here’s a sampling.

CHICAGO - Here’s why achieving meaningful use of electronic health records worked for some hospital departments, but not for others.

CHICAGO - Cloud-based imaging sharing and storage can save money on IT, but radiology groups have to make sure their infrastructure will support it.

CHIGACO - Researchers continue to study the role of dense breast tissue. Knowing the risk factors, how to monitor it, and what to recommend as a next step is crucial.

CHICAGO - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses how maximizing human creativity and talents can keep countries at the head of the global pack.

CHICAGO - The healthcare landscape is constantly changing, and radiologists should anticipate and promote change with an eye toward organizational culture.

CHICAGO - The American Board of Radiology has made major changes to the core exam and maintenance of certification. Here’s what you need to know.

CHICAGO - Screening mammograms done every year have a higher chance of detecting breast cancer before it spreads to the lymph nodes than do less frequent exams.

CHICAGO - Keeping your patients, colleagues, and yourself safe in the radiology workplace means taking steps to improve communication, avoid injury, and manage potential risks.

CHICAGO - From determining the platform and device to adding apps, there are quite a few considerations when going mobile.