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Rapid MRI For Diagnosing Pediatric Appendicitis
MRI without contrast or sedation for diagnosing appendicitis in children.
Adapting Use of The “Sterile Cockpit Rule” in Radiology
How to minimize distractions.
Q&A: MACRA Proposed Rule and Radiology
What radiology practices need to know about CMS’ latest proposed rule.
Breast Density Notification Laws by State - Interactive Map
UPDATED. Many states have laws on breast density notification after mammography screening – but not all notification is the same.
Reconsider Necessity of Screening Mammography Plus Screening MRI
The value of screening mammography when added to screening MRI in women who are at high risk for breast cancer.
How Radiologists Can Build Better Relationships with Referrers
Tips for radiologists on creating and improving relationships with referring physicians.
Consolidation: What's Continuing To Push The Trend?
The move toward greater consolidation in radiology is still going strong, and several drivers are behind it.
More Follow-Up Ultrasounds Performed when Nonradiologists Interpret
There is a higher chance that a follow-up examination will follow when nonradiologists interpret ultrasounds in the ER.
MACRA, MIPS, and Radiology
Radiology leaders are cautiously optimistic about payment programs.
Reimbursement, Billing in Radiology: Updates and Issues
An overview of reimbursement and billing updates in radiology, from experts at RSNA 2016.
Radiology in the Era of Payment Reform
Experts at RSNA share what radiology will look like with payment reform.
Communication, Patient-centered Care in Radiology for LGBT Community
Radiology practices and effective communication and patient-centered care for LGBT patients.
Case Study in Improving Patient History Reporting for Radiologists
How one institution’s initiative improved patient history reporting, from RSNA 2016.
Radiology’s Role in Integrated Health Care Systems
This series focuses on what it’s like to be a radiologist in a variety of settings. Here, we focused on integrated health care systems.
Training Type and Teamwork in Contrast Reaction Management
Radiologists and colleagues can improve their teamwork using specific training modules.
Imaging Innovation on a Budget
Radiology practices get creative when it comes to innovating with limited resources.
Imaging Managers: Focus on Patient-centered Care
AHRA Fall Virtual Conference emphasizes importance of patient-centered care in imaging.
Ten Commandments of Feedback
As an imaging leader, it is important to communicate feedback appropriately.
Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness, Prevention
Radiologists can do more to increase awareness about breast cancer.
New Skills Required for Imaging Leaders
Equipping imaging leaders with the skills they need to lead successful groups.
Q&A: Practice of Overdiagnosing Breast Cancer
A recent NEJM article focused on the growing rates and implications of overdiagnosis in breast cancer.
Capture Real-time Patient Experience Feedback in Imaging
With reimbursement tied to patient experience, imaging practices are innovating their patient surveys.
Is Cardiac PET Finally Finding New Avenues for Growth?
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 2016 shows the cardiac PET value chain still faces more headwinds than tailwinds.
Compliance in Radiology
The importance of understanding compliance in radiology, from AHRA 2016.
AI and Natural Language Processing Helps Assess Breast Cancer Risk
Using artificial intelligence to review mammographic findings may increase efficiency in assessing breast cancer risk.
MR-Guided Care May Reduce Unnecessary Angiograms
Cardiovascular MR-guided care may reduce the number of unnecessary angiograms performed on patients with angina pectoris.
Rad Techs Turn to Industry: A Growing Trend
Radiologic technologists are increasingly leaving practice and going to work for vendors.
The Rising Acceptance of Teleradiology
It has its haters, but is teleradiology the future?
Developing Just Culture in the Radiology Department
A culture of patient safety and fewer medical errors.
Clinical Asset Management: HTM Teams as Strategic Partners
Health care technology management teams can help administrators manage imaging.