Videos

VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.

VIDEO: Radiology facilities are increasing their focus on patient satisfaction. Consultant Jamie Verkamp discusses qualities of patient-facing employees.

VIDEO: Mark Flyer, MD, CIIP, of Maimonides Medical Center, shares the experiences and lessons learned when his facility implemented a critical test results management system.

VIDEO: ACR president Albert Blumberg, MD, discusses CMS’s reimbursement cuts and the shared challenges of radiologists and radiation oncologists.

VIDEO: Cincinnati Children’s is creating a department-specific blog to connect with and educate patients. Matt Hawkins, MD, discusses the blog’s prep and planning.

VIDEO: Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD, FSIIM, explains translational research and the challenges facing innovative radiology organizations.

VIDEO: Julia Fielding, MD, of the ACR Commission for Women, discusses how women can build relationships and advance their careers.

VIDEO: Reimbursement for CT colonography has been a complicated path, but radiologists shouldn’t wait to pursue local coverage and set up a screening program, said Perry Pickhardt, MD.

ARRS President Norman Beauchamp, MD, offers his advice for young radiologists, detailing how to best recruit a mentor and add value to your practice.

VIDEO: Peter Moskowitz, MD, of the Center for Professional and Personal Renewal, offers radiologists suggestions for finding balance and avoiding burnout.

VIDEO: Ordering habits for imaging exams don’t change when cost is displayed. Daniel Brotman, MD, discusses why imaging seems to be a “different animal.”

Early breast tomosynthesis adopter Washington Radiology Associates increased cancer detection by one-third, decreased call-backs, and improved provider confidence.

Video: Garry Choy, MD, discusses why radiologists should be engaged in social media and how to get started.

James Borgstede, MD, discusses the new radiology board exam and offers advice for residents entering the job market.

CHICAGO - High-altitude cerebral edema, the end stage of severe acute mountain sickness - once thought to be reversible - causes microbleeding on the brain.

CHICAGO - Many patients are confused about what radiologists do, but they want to know their image reader. It’s time to up the education and interaction.

VIDEO: Cindy Moran, of the American College of Radiology, discusses how the health care reform law will affect radiologists and how to get involved.

Video: Roberto Soto, MD, discusses using PET imaging with Amyvid for Alzheimer’s evaluation, including reimbursement, training, and benefits of the new test.

Video: Roberto Soto, MD, of Precision Imaging, shows a recent PET imaging case using Amyvid, recently approved for evaluation of Alzheimer's.

In this video interview, the ACR’s Michael Peters explains what’s new in Stage 2 of meaningful use, the challenges radiologists face and how to stay informed.

Video: Radiology groups might be surprised at how much operational data is available. Regents Health Resources’ Brian Baker talks less-obvious ways to compare data.

VIDEO: Benjamin Strong, MD, of vRad, details the essential components of a quality assurance program and how to ensure radiologist accountability and participation.

Video: Collecting radiology practice benchmarking data comes with the responsibility to protect sensitive patient information. Brian Baker, of Regents Health Resources, explains how.

Video: The ACR’s Judy Burleson explains how pay-for-performance and quality measurement programs affect radiologists and how to get involved.

AHRA President Carlos Vasquez discusses how the medical imaging manager’s role continues to evolve, driven by an increased reliance on data and the reality of having to do more with less.

Supracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) case study: A term newborn infant developed profound respiratory distress shortly after birth. After a negative echocardiogram, venovenous ECMO was performed. A cardiac CTA was requested, but complicated by the fact that the patient was on ECMO.

Younger radiologists expect to be able to access information immediately and share it seamlessly - a growing trend facing the field, Woojin Kim, MD says.

Business intelligence tools are helping radiology practices and departments better monitor their processes and increase efficiency. Here’s how to get started.

By eliminating the barriers that hamper clear communication and improving leadership skills from within, radiology departments can proactively improve how well they work with hospitals.

CHICAGO - A common area where radiology practices can get into fraud trouble is in taking too much discretion when interpreting the order from a referring physician, according to Richard Duszak, MD, FACR.