SPOTLIGHT -
Patients’ Search Patterns for Imaging Costs
Patients' online searches for imaging costs are increasing, according to a study presented at ACR 2016.
Cervical Spine CT Outnumbers Radiography in ED
Cervical spine radiography numbers down, but CT use climbing, according to a study presented at ACR 2016.
Brain Imaging in ED on the Rise
Use of brain imaging in the ED increased dramatically since 1994, according to a study at ACR 2016.
5 Problems Radiology Mergers Encounter
WASHINGTON, DC-Problems encountered by radiology mergers and acquisitions were discussed at ACR 2015.
Q&A: What Are Radiologists Doing on Capitol Hill?
Radiologists visit Capitol Hill every year, why?
Radiologists Already Practicing Precision
WASHINGTON, DC-James Thrall, MD, said at ACR 2015 that radiologists are already in the practice of precision imaging.
6 Reasons Radiology Practices Merge
WASHINGTON, DC-Mergers, affiliations, and acquisitions are a continuing trend in radiology according to experts at ACR 2015.
Q&A: Radiologists at the Forefront of Mobile App Use
WASHINGTON, DC-Where mobile apps fit into the future of radiology was discussed at ACR 2015.
It’s Time to Prepare for Imaging Price Transparency
WASHINGTON, DC-In a new era of high deductible health plans, the cost of imaging studies can make or break an imaging center, according to experts at ACR 2015.
Tips for Increasing Value in Radiology
WASHINGTON, DC-Suggestions for how radiology practices can increase value from an operational perspective were discussed at ACR 2015.
Number of Female Radiologists, Field Leaders Remains Low
WASHINGTON, DC-Women still not entering radiology residencies, taking leadership roles, despite increased awareness of gender disparity.
5 Innovative Patient Experience Tools in Radiology
WASHINGTON, DC-Innovative tools to enhance patient experience as presented at ACR 2015.
More Imaging Resources Needed for Obese Patients
WASHINGTON, DC-More radiology resources necessary for obese patients.
Define Value, Save Radiology
WASHINGTON, DC-Richard Duszak, MD, discussed at ACR 2015 the strategy that will save radiology.
More IG-Needles and IG-Vacuum, Fewer Cyst Aspirations
WASHINGTON, DC-More image guided percutaneous core needle biopsies and image guided percutaneous automated vacuum assisted biopsies are performed.
Most States Decreased Spending on Medical Imaging
WASHINGTON, DC-Since the peak of medical imaging costs in 2006, all states but Maryland and Oregon, have seen decreases in spending in this area.
Imaging’s Attitude Problem
WASHINGTON, DC-Inappropriate imaging has given the field a bad name according to experts at ACR 2015.
Nonradiologists Still Do More Double Chest Scans
WASHINGTON, DC-Pre- and postcontrast chest CTs are done more often by nonradiologists than radiologists.