Practice Management: Page 234

Radiology residents run in middle of salary pack

By Brian Casey

While experienced, board-certified radiologists are among the highest-paid medical specialists, that status apparently doesn't extend to radiology trainees. A new survey found that radiology residents land in the middle of the pack when it comes to annual compensation.

July 23, 2018

Breast cancer patients face financial burdens

By Kate Madden Yee

A diagnosis of breast cancer may not cause the physical ruin it once did, thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment. But it can cause financial devastation, which can be just as damaging, according to a study published online July 23 in Cancer.

July 22, 2018

AHRA: 4 ways to avoid lawsuits in radiology

By Kate Madden Yee

Getting sued certainly isn't on the list of a radiology professional's goals. But the fact is, sometimes patients do bring suits. While it may not be possible to completely dodge litigation, small daily actions can go a long way toward staying out of court, according to a talk at the AHRA's annual meeting this week in Orlando, FL.

July 22, 2018

SNMMI touts JNM's rising impact factor

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is highlighting growth of the impact factor for its Journal of Nuclear Medicine, which is again among the top-ranked worldwide medical imaging journals based on Clarivate Analytics' 2017 "Journal Citation Reports."

July 18, 2018

NIBIB launches Spanish version of medical scan app

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) has made its Understanding Medical Scans smartphone application available in Spanish.

July 18, 2018

Support urged for funding for U.S. Mo-99 supply

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A consortium of radiology associations, patient advocacy groups, and radiology vendors are strongly urging the U.S. Senate and House subcommittees on energy and water development to support funding for molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production in the country.

July 18, 2018

Siemens launches education, staffing programs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers has launched two new programs for radiologic technologists, one for equipment performance standardization and the other for staffing.

July 18, 2018

Geographic factors affect mammography uptake

By Kate Madden Yee

Use of mammography screening services in the Medicare population varies at the U.S. county level and is lowest in rural counties, according to a study published online July 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

July 18, 2018

Will getting a coding certification help your career?

By Cindy Parman

There's a lot of talk in today's healthcare regulatory environment about the need for "certified" coders and the potential benefits to healthcare entities that employ these individuals. In a new column, Cindy Parman of Coding Strategies discusses some of the issues to consider when determining whether a coding certification is right for you.

July 18, 2018

Straight Talk From the PACSman: Here for the funeral?

By Michael J. Cannavo

Few would debate that vendor-neutral archives and enterprise viewers are a much larger part of today's landscape than they were five years ago; however, more traditional PACS are still very much alive and kicking -- though undoubtedly older and with a few more gray hairs, says PACS consultant Michael J. Cannavo in his latest article.

July 17, 2018

Demand for second opinions prompts Medicare payment

By Kate Madden Yee

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has often denied payment for secondary interpretation of imaging exams initially performed at other institutions, considering the additional read unnecessary. But this is changing, according to a study published online July 15 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

July 16, 2018

9 ways to be a more effective radiologist

By Kate Madden Yee

Most of us would like to be more effective in our work, and radiologists are no exception. So what are some habits to develop in order to achieve this? There are nine to keep in mind, and although they may not be easy, they are simple, according to a new article in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

July 16, 2018

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