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Benchmarking can help radiology practices evaluate productivity
By Sandy Coffta
It's natural to want to compare one's performance against others, but some comparisons are inherently problematic -- especially when using relative value units. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explores the issues and benefits of measuring and monitoring radiologist productivity.
May 27, 2019
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Medicaid expansion boosted cancer screening rates
By Kate Madden Yee
The five states and the District of Columbia that expanded their Medicaid coverage after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 first went into effect showed larger increases in cancer screening rates than states that did not, according to a study published online May 22 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
May 21, 2019
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Walmart charts new course by steering workers to high-quality imaging centers
By Phil Galewitz
Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, is worried that too many of its workers are having health conditions misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgery and wasted health spending.
May 15, 2019
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Covera, Walmart ink radiology collaboration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Covera Health has signed a multiyear collaboration with Walmart to help Walmart's employees and dependents avoid unnecessary treatment based on inaccurate radiology diagnoses.
May 14, 2019
Older radiologists remain productive
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study has found a sharp drop-off in the number of radiologists still practicing 30 years after completing residency. But older radiologists are still productive, and by continuing to practice they could help address the field's ever-increasing workload, according to a study published May 8 in Academic Radiology.
May 12, 2019
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Do hospitals really need (radiology) PACS?
By Kyle Henson
Are radiology PACS still necessary for hospitals? Imaging informatics expert Kyle Henson thinks that the era of hospital-based PACS networks for radiology images may be over. Find out why in this new column.
May 5, 2019
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Practical Considerations of AI: Part 3 -- More AI issues
By Michael J. Cannavo
Will artificial intelligence (AI) provide better patient care? Almost certainly. Improve radiologist productivity? Without a doubt. But key aspects of AI need to be sorted out, according to part 3 of our series on practical considerations of AI by the PACSman, Michael J. Cannavo.
April 28, 2019
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ASTRO: Prior authorization delays radiation treatment
By Wayne Forrest
Requiring radiation oncologists to obtain prior authorization from third-party entities before starting cancer therapy is causing unnecessary delays and potentially life-threatening outcomes for patients, according to a survey released April 25 from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
April 25, 2019
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Radiologist shortage frustrates Fla. hospital
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A shortage of radiologists, and the resulting delay in obtaining imaging results, is causing one southwest Florida hospital to send patients elsewhere for medical imaging scans, according to an April 15 report in the Naples Daily News.
April 16, 2019
The value of the CIIP: Part 3 -- Radiologist support
By Luke Bideaux
The healthcare industry trend to consolidate enterprise IT support can result in unmet departmental needs and increased costs if subject matter experts aren't available to help clinicians. In the third installment of his article series, certified imaging informatics professional (CIIP) Luke Bideaux shows how a CIIP's skills in radiologist support can positively affect operational outcomes and help avoid costly system overhauls.
April 8, 2019
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How will radiology group consolidation affect patients?
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. radiology workforce has been consolidating over the past number of years, resulting in larger group practices and fewer single-specialty ones, according to a new study published online April 2 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. But how will the consolidation trend affect patients?
April 3, 2019
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CMS unveils artificial intelligence challenge
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun taking applications for its CMS Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge.
March 27, 2019
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