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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.

Having to decrease costs is a continuing trend. Here are some of my personal tips on how you can save money.

When it comes to working with obese patients, manufacturers and clinicians are trying to solve the challenges presented in diagnostic imaging.

Radiology is changing, and some of my other musings.

Innovative radiology monitors, like the LCD screen, provide better quality images.

Check out some of the technological advances in radiology monitors.

An attempt to perfect the art of ending a communicating-results phone call with a referring clinician.

Keeping up with the changing technology of PACS can be difficult, we highlighted what your radiology practice should keep in mind.

Medical imaging managers have very low confidence about receiving adequate reimbursement from Medicare, according to the latest MICI report.

All healthcare practices are susceptible to an audit, guilty or not. Make sure your radiology practice is prepared.