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Tips on getting a favorable response when asking for a consult. Part 2 of 2.

Radiology practices get creative with revenue opportunities.

Only a few states have legislation for monitoring radiation exposure but the rest will follow suit, predict experts at SIIM 2014, where is your organization in the mix?

Our article on retirement advice was a big hit, but a 2006 study showed that radiologists are active in their professions longer than the typical U.S. worker.

What started as a small industry trend is growing into a mandatory best practice for radiologists.

Clinical data provided to radiologists via electronic health records can have a significant impact on radiological interpretations.

Our “10 Questions” series asks the same questions to a diverse group of professionals in the medical imaging community.

MEDCAC decided yesterday that there was not enough evidence to make the recommendation.

Our original measurement of productivity no longer defines how useful we are.

Planning for retirement can be a difficult task, here experts offer tips on how radiologists can prepare for their future.

Transformational leadership may be an adjustment to your behavior, but it can have beneficial effects.

The peer review process could learn from the rule of a challenge in Scrabble.

The ACR will urge MedCAC to recommend national Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening.

Radiologists and cockatoos may share a habit of inefficiency.

Hospitals are drumming up competition by presenting RFPs to their radiology group. Here, experts weigh in on how to keep that contract.

Coronary CT angiography helps clinicians assess soft coronary plaque in patients with diabetes, identifying those who are at risk of cardiac disease or event.

Fulfilling the teleradiologist requirement to have annual PPD tests has taught me important life lessons.

CMS billing data was released in an effort to inform consumers. Here, a medical billing professional discusses how the release affects providers.

Radiology might not be the best way to make a buck, but its rewards come in all shapes and sizes.

Our “10 Questions” series asks the same questions to a diverse group of professionals in the medical imaging community.

Patient portals are an innovative and beneficial way for radiologists to communicate; you just have to use them.

It’s too soon to tell what effect the release of Medicare data will have on the radiology community.

Recently-passed bill in Congress aims to curb inappropriate utilization of imaging services and safeguard reimbursement.

Survey says radiology compensation is down from last year. Maybe we should keep that our little secret.

The numbers are in. Our 2014 Radiology Compensation Survey rounds up the data from a variety of members in the radiology community. How many hours are they working? How much money do they make? Are they happy with their career choice? Find out here.

The U.S. Senate approved a temporary patch that will prevent Medicare payment cuts, a milestone applauded by the imaging community.

Radiology report turnaround times are significantly faster after implementation of speech recognition software.

Some advice to my fellow members of the radiology field, young and old.

From budgeting concerns to ensuring patient satisfaction, these are the most popular articles on Diagnostic Imaging this month.