Who's Afraid of the Health Care Consumer?
CHICAGO - The rise of the health care consumer may frighten you, but here’s how to compete and thrive in an era of the highly engaged patient.
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.
Consider the Story Behind the Image
CHICAGO - Richard Gunderman, MD, urges radiologists to see beyond the superficial scans and tell the stories behind the images.
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.
10 Dos and Don’ts for Radiology Practice Marketing
CHICAGO - Radiology practice marketing can be tricky. Here are 10 scenarios outlining some dos and don’ts for attracting patients and referrers.
Two Studies Challenge Mammography Guideline Changes
CHICAGO - USPSTF’s mammography screening guidelines to a decline in screening and may lead to a significant number of missed cancers, researchers found.
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.
Mammography Scatter Radiation Presents No Cancer Risk
CHICAGO - Radiation received by other organs during a mammogram is very low and does not present an increased cancer risk, researchers found.
Breast Cancer Risk Increase with Repeat Imaging
CHICAGO - Breast cancer risk estimates increase with frequent CT scans, particularly among younger patients, researchers found.
Radiologists Find Patterns Indicative of Elder Abuse
CHICAGO - Radiologists can more accurately diagnose abuse of elderly patients thanks to new research that points to a discernible pattern of radiological symptoms.
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.
Should Radiologists Provide Reports to Patients?
CHICAGO - Patients want access to their imaging reports, but radiologists hesitate. Here’s what to consider when opening your files.
The Path of CT Colonography Reimbursement
CHICAGO - CT colonography’s path to reimbursement has been a complicated process, standing as a reminder for radiologists to get involved in political advocacy.
Imaging Shows Active Lifestyle Slows Alzheimer’s
CHICAGO - Cross-sectional imaging and volumetric scans reveal that widespread adoption of an active lifestyle could reduce cases of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Differing Effects on Male, Female Brains
CHICAGO - Brain maps created with multiple MRIs reveal that Alzheimer’s disease affects men and women’s brains differently.
Informatics: The Cause of - and Solution to - Radiology’s Problems
CHICAGO - Radiology is woefully behind the times in its use of informatics, said Paul Chang, MD, who detailed how systems can improve efficiency and accuracy.
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.
Infinitt, Intelerad Top KLAS List of PACS Innovators
Infinitt and Intelerad rose to the top among PACS vendors who offer timely upgrades and expanded usability, according to a KLAS report released at RSNA 2012.
