Practice Management: Page 352

Mont. hospital, radiology practice seek suit dismissal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital and Advanced Medical Imaging have requested that a federal judge dismiss a suit alleging their involvement in a kickback scheme that resulted in millions of dollars worth of fraudulent claims to government healthcare programs, according to a December 2 report by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

December 5, 2016

Bayer launches e-commerce site, partners with nonprofit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Bayer launched a new e-commerce website and established a collaboration with the nonprofit organization Rad-Aid International to help advance Rad-Aid's mission to increase and improve radiology technology and medical imaging in developing and impoverished countries around the world.

December 4, 2016

How to make the most of private office imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

The number of imaging procedures conducted in private offices has gone down, due to a variety of factors. But there are still opportunities for radiologists to offer quality patient care in this setting, according to a presentation given at RSNA 2016 last week.

December 4, 2016

U.S. healthcare spending grew at higher rate in 2015

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

U.S. healthcare spending in 2015 grew at a rate of 5.8% to reach $3.2 trillion, or $9,990 per person, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Health Affairs.

December 2, 2016

U.S. House passes 21st Century Cures Act

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a 392-26 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on November 30 passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that will invest $6.3 billion in public health initiatives.

December 1, 2016

Shared Imaging features new partnerships at RSNA 2016

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging equipment distributor Shared Imaging is partnering with Medical Coaches and Lamboo Mobile Medical on mobile medical configurations.

November 30, 2016

RSNA names new officers, board members

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The RSNA named new officers and appointed new members to its board of directors at its annual meeting in Chicago.

November 30, 2016

Video from RSNA 2016: Challenges, opportunities in radiology's shift to value

CHICAGO - As radiology shifts from volume to value, what are some of the challenges -- and opportunities -- that will arise? Dr. Jay Bronner of Radiology Partners examines some of them in this video from RSNA 2016.

November 30, 2016

Video from RSNA 2016: Why aren't women picking radiology?

CHICAGO - There are just about as many women as men in medical school, but far fewer female medical trainees are picking radiology as their medical field of choice. What can be done to make radiology more attractive to women? We talk to Dr. Holly Jumper of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to find out.

November 30, 2016

Video from RSNA 2016: How common is career burnout among radiologists?

CHICAGO - Under pressure from a variety of forces, many radiologists are reporting higher levels of career burnout. How common is this phenomenon, and how can it be recognized? Dr. Felix Chew of the University of Washington reports on his findings of burnout among musculoskeletal radiologists in this video from RSNA 2016.

November 30, 2016

For the patient's sake, radiology reports must be clear

By Erik L. Ridley

CHICAGO - Patients may perceive terminology in radiology reports differently than radiologists do, so it's important that radiologists use clear language when describing their findings, according to a study presented on Tuesday at RSNA 2016.

November 29, 2016

How satisfied are patients with radiology services?

By Kate Madden Yee

Just how satisfied are patients with the radiology services they receive -- and how can radiologists improve the patient experience? It's often front-end issues that make a difference, such as registration and wait times, according to a talk given at the RSNA meeting on Tuesday morning.

November 29, 2016

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