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New program helps radiologists come out of the dark

By Wayne Forrest

As medicine continues to promote more valued-based outcomes, radiologists are being asked to take more active roles in patient care. A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center is helping radiologists come out of their reading rooms to better connect with patients.

February 8, 2016

A few simple ways to improve radiology efficiency

By Dr. Nicolas Argy

Many radiologists report working longer hours for less reimbursement with decreasing job satisfaction. Few practices have implemented a business strategy to correct this seemingly inexorable path of more work for less pay. In this article, Dr. Nicolas Argy offers several simple suggestions for improving radiology efficiency.

February 2, 2016

5 healthcare trends to watch in 2016

By Morris Panner

In 2015, we heard time and time again that the healthcare landscape was changing rapidly as we moved from a fee-for-service world to a risk-based/value-based world. In this article, DICOM Grid CEO Morris Panner discusses how some of the major emerging trends in healthcare will affect healthcare IT in 2016.

February 1, 2016

Smart Choice MRI promotes low-cost MRI scans

By Wayne Forrest

With insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses continuing to escalate for most healthcare consumers, one company is trying to make MRI scans more accessible and considerably more affordable -- at $600 or less per scan.

January 31, 2016

Wash. radiologist dies in avalanche while skiing

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A radiologist from the University of Washington was killed in an avalanche while skiing in Utah.

January 24, 2016

MRI waiting room amenities improve patient satisfaction

By Wayne Forrest

MRI centers that provide a comfortable waiting environment with a variety of conveniences may see happier patients -- who may even believe they're spending less time waiting, according to a study published online January 4 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

January 19, 2016

UAE offers open, cosmopolitan environment

By Dr. Jung-Gi Im, PhD

Working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be a very positive and rewarding experience, according to the international chest imaging expert Dr. Jung-Gi Im, PhD. He's been based in the region for more than a year and became an honorary member of the RSNA last month.

January 18, 2016

Higher deductibles mean less imaging use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Patients who have high-deductible health insurance plans undergo fewer imaging tests, according to a study published in Medical Care.

January 14, 2016

American Shared secures proton center financing

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiosurgery technology provider American Shared Hospital Services has secured financing for a proton therapy center under construction at the University of Florida Health Cancer Center in Orlando, FL.

January 13, 2016

CMS chief's comments hint meaningful use may be on life support

By Brian Casey

Will 2016 see the end of the U.S. government's meaningful use program? The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated as much at a speech in San Francisco, in which he said the program to spur the adoption of healthcare IT was "effectively over."

January 13, 2016

CMS posts meaningful use payment fact sheet

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a fact sheet that details how Medicare payments will be adjusted downward for eligible professionals who do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use of electronic health records.

January 12, 2016

The Healthy Radiologist: Increase your productivity

By Dr. Stacey Funt

Can surfing the Internet at work make you more productive? You might be surprised by the answer. In her latest column in our Healthy Radiologist series, Dr. Stacey Funt explains that taking short breaks can improve your productivity -- and your mental health.

January 6, 2016

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