Practice Management: Page 171

Will AI help radiologists survive the data deluge?

By Rebekah Moan

While some radiologists may still be concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace them, the reality is that AI will help radiologists keep pace with imaging workflow demands -- especially as the volume of medical imaging exams grows.

May 18, 2021

Can radiology reduce the slow burn of physician burnout?

By Joe Constance

Radiologist burnout is real. Pressed to do more, and to get what they do right, many radiologists become frustrated and burn out. But what are the solutions to radiologist burnout, and will they actually work?

May 18, 2021

CMS opens review of expanded CT lung screening reimbursement

By Brian Casey

CT lung cancer screening could see expanded Medicare reimbursement soon. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 18 opened up a review of its reimbursement policies in response to recent changes expanding the number of individuals who are eligible to be screened.

May 17, 2021

Assured Imaging wards off class-action suit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging services provider Assured Imaging of Tucson, AZ, has won a legal ruling in a proposed class-action suit filed over a ransomware attack in 2020 on its electronic medical record software, according to a report in Reuters.

May 17, 2021

SIIM, RSNA, others partner on COVID-19 AI challenge

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A machine-learning challenge to promote the development of algorithms for the detection and localization of COVID-19 on chest radiographs is being launched by RSNA, the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), and the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region in Spain.

May 17, 2021

ACR taps Dr. Beverly Coleman as new president

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a landmark moment, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has elected Dr. Beverly Coleman as its new president. She will be the first African American to lead the organization in its nearly 100-year history.

May 17, 2021

RSNA plans for in-person meeting in 2021

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The RSNA is taking steps to ensure that its annual meeting can be held in person again for the first time since 2019. New developments at the upcoming meeting include free daycare for attendees with children.

May 16, 2021

Gap exists in radiology literature regarding healthcare disparities

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

There's a gap in research regarding healthcare disparities in radiology when compared with surgery and internal medicine, according to a study published May 14 in Academic Radiology.

May 16, 2021

Prenatal detection of heart defects low in Hispanic women, poor areas

By Amerigo Allegretto

Prenatal detection of congenital heart defects with echocardiography can have a dramatic impact on outcomes. But detection rates are much lower in certain populations, including those with lower socioeconomic position and Hispanic ethnicity, according to a study published on May 17 in Circulation.

May 16, 2021

ISMRM names incoming president, hands out awards

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) this week named its new president for the 2021-2022 cycle, in addition to handing out awards during its annual ISMRM 2021 meeting.

May 16, 2021

RSNA taps Scott to health equity coalition

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The RSNA announced it has appointed Dr. Jinel Scott to the Radiology Health Equity Coalition, a group formed by major U.S. radiological societies to address health disparities and measurably change outcomes.

May 12, 2021

3 ways radiology can improve patient 'handoffs'

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiology "handoffs" -- that is, transitioning patients to other departments or physician teams -- are crucial to effective patient care. But there's room for improvement, according to a study published May 11 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

May 11, 2021

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