SPOTLIGHT -
Affordable Care Act: Radiologists Need to Define Quality
[VIDEO] Radiology is struggling to understand what is quality and value.
Keep Up With Radiology Coding and Minimize Risk
[VIDEO] Advice for staying on top of the ever-changing radiology-specific codes.
Radiology Needs to be Reinvented
[VIDEO] Radiology is at a crossroads and the first issue to be dealt with is change, says Sanjay Jain, MD, MBA.
Improving Quality in Radiology
[VIDEO] Addressing quality improvement in radiology while changing how we care for patients.
ICD-10: It’s Time for Radiologists to Prepare
[VIDEO] Like it or not, it’s time for radiology professionals to prepare for ICD-10. Here, Melody Mulaik offers tips on navigating the implementation.
Improve Radiologists’ Access by Synchronizing Health Record and PACS
[VIDEO] Merging health records and PACS can improve radiologists’ workflow. Cree M. Gaskin, MD, discusses the benefits and challenges of a new system.
Vijay Rao, MD, to Residents: Take Responsibility for Imaging Appropriateness
VIDEO: Residents must understand it is radiologists’ responsibility to ensure the right tests are being performed at the right time. It’s a culture shift they should embrace, said Vijay Rao, MD.
The Four Forces Driving Healthcare Change
VIDEO - Consultant Jef Williams details the four areas driving change in healthcare for radiologists.
Why Radiology Operations are Consolidating
VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.
Key Behaviors of Patient-facing Employees
VIDEO: Radiology facilities are increasing their focus on patient satisfaction. Consultant Jamie Verkamp discusses qualities of patient-facing employees.
Tips for Implementing a Critical Test Results System
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.
ACR President Blumberg on Reimbursement Cuts, Industry Goals
VIDEO: ACR president Albert Blumberg, MD, discusses CMS’s reimbursement cuts and the shared challenges of radiologists and radiation oncologists.
Implementing a Radiology Department Blog
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.
Translational Research in Radiology
VIDEO: Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD, FSIIM, explains translational research and the challenges facing innovative radiology organizations.
Women in Radiology: Advancing Your Career
VIDEO: Julia Fielding, MD, of the ACR Commission for Women, discusses how women can build relationships and advance their careers.
CT Colonography: Navigating the Path to Reimbursement
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.
Advice for Young Radiologists: How to Recruit a Mentor
ARRS President Norman Beauchamp, MD, offers his advice for young radiologists, detailing how to best recruit a mentor and add value to your practice.
How Radiologists Can Find Balance and Avoid Burnout
VIDEO: Peter Moskowitz, MD, of the Center for Professional and Personal Renewal, offers radiologists suggestions for finding balance and avoiding burnout.
Cost Awareness Doesn’t Curb Image Exam Ordering
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.”
Breast Tomosynthesis in Practice
Early breast tomosynthesis adopter Washington Radiology Associates increased cancer detection by one-third, decreased call-backs, and improved provider confidence.
Why Social Media Matters for Radiologists
Video: Garry Choy, MD, discusses why radiologists should be engaged in social media and how to get started.
James Borgstede, MD’s Advice to Radiology Residents
James Borgstede, MD, discusses the new radiology board exam and offers advice for residents entering the job market.
MRI Shows Mountain Climbers Face Higher Risk of Brain Bleeds
CHICAGO - High-altitude cerebral edema, the end stage of severe acute mountain sickness - once thought to be reversible - causes microbleeding on the brain.
Many Patients Aren’t Sure What Radiologists Do
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.
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Radiology
VIDEO: Cindy Moran, of the American College of Radiology, discusses how the health care reform law will affect radiologists and how to get involved.
PET Imaging with Amyvid for Alzheimer's
Video: Roberto Soto, MD, discusses using PET imaging with Amyvid for Alzheimer’s evaluation, including reimbursement, training, and benefits of the new test.
Case Study: PET Imaging with Amyvid for Alzheimer’s
Video: Roberto Soto, MD, of Precision Imaging, shows a recent PET imaging case using Amyvid, recently approved for evaluation of Alzheimer's.
Radiology’s Challenges for Stage 2 of Meaningful Use
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.
Mining Practice Operational Data in Less Traditional Ways
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.
Key Components of a Radiology Quality Assurance Program
VIDEO: Benjamin Strong, MD, of vRad, details the essential components of a quality assurance program and how to ensure radiologist accountability and participation.