Facility Management

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

The resumed production of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque products is a welcome development for radiologists scrambling to come up with alternative dosing and imaging options in the past month during the temporary shortage of iodinated contrast media.

In addition to individual measures for reducing burnout risk, there are steps leaders in radiology can take to make burnout prevention a driving force in various aspects of their practice,

As imaging volume continues to escalate for radiologists, more and more health-care facilities are turning to mobile imaging for increased efficiencies and benefits for patient care.

The new artificial intelligence-powered software reportedly helps detect central pulmonary embolism (PE) on computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) images and streamlines communication among interventional teams to bolster treatment outcomes.

In a recent video interview, two radiology professors from the Yale School of Medicine discussed the impact of the iodinated contrast media (ICM) shortage and potential strategies, ranging from ICM dose reduction to possible deferment of non-urgent imaging, that may provide a viable path moving forward.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Proactive cybersecurity measures are essential to safeguard against the increasing threat of cyberattacks that can erode patient confidence, completely disrupt health-care practices, and potentially cost over a million dollars in network costs, downtime, and lost revenue.

The enhanced immediacy, peer-to-peer interaction and networking capabilities of social media platforms, particularly newer vehicles such as Instagram and TikTok, may help reinvent educational models in radiology.

Taking stock of one’s leadership style, strengths and weaknesses can pay dividends in managing a busy radiology department or practice.

In a recent video interview, Arun Krishnaraj, MD, MPH and David Larson, MD, MBA, discussed the continued use of physical media to transport medical images between different health-care facilities, resulting inefficiencies and delays with patient care, and the initiative to create a linked multi-hub model to end this dated practice once and for all.

Review top radiology content from the week.

Review top radiology content from the week.

Review top radiology content from the week.

Review top radiology content from the week.

New additions to the Philips Capsule Surveillance software include improved integration with health information technology (HIT) systems and enhanced visibility of patient data across remote devices.

A proactive approach to addressing four emerging trends in health-care reimbursement and revenue may enable radiologists to solidify and enhance the standing of their practice in their local communities.

Educating distinct stakeholders on the quality of your radiology services will be essential to surviving the price transparency wars.

Cloud migration, teleradiology and enhanced patient access to medical records could emerge as dominant trends in radiology this year.

In an exclusive video interview with Diagnostic Imaging, Josh Cooper, vice president of congressional affairs for the American College of Radiology (ACR), and Thomas Hoffman, vice president of legal for the ACR, discuss the ACR’s lawsuit over the IDR process of the No Surprises Act and the potential impact of the law on reimbursement and patient access to care.

Advances in MRI modalities and capabilities can facilitate optimal comfort and help alleviate anxiety for patients.

Essential factors range from dosing considerations and image quality to workflow efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

During the pandemic and beyond, working from home as a radiologist can present clear work-life advantages.

Are systemic changes in product innovation needed to address suboptimal workflows in radiology?

Canon's latest entry into the PET/CT market is a digital, air-cooled system that provides customizable solutions for a range of clients.