Practice Management: Page 58

Survey finds moral distress is prevalent among radiologists

By Amerigo Allegretto

Nearly half of radiologists in a national survey indicated they had either left or had considering leaving their job due to moral distress, according to research published March 22 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

March 23, 2023

6 ways to foster a 'no blame' safety reporting culture in radiology

By Dr. Louise Rainford, PhD

Mistakes happen in radiology -- just as in all professions. And while some safety incidents have significant consequences, others have no significance at all -- in fact, the majority of incidents are often dealt with locally and rather quickly.

March 23, 2023

Radiology reports key to supporting referring physicians' patient care

By Erik L. Ridley

The radiology report is a key element of the service that radiology groups provide to referring physicians. In fact, many see the report as a radiology group's single most important deliverable to customers -- and it may need to change in years to come.

March 23, 2023

Radiology practices grapple with regulatory changes, economic upheaval

By Amerigo Allegretto

Radiology faces a bumpy road in 2023 as practices deal with upcoming economic and regulatory changes. These range from changes in how radiologists are reimbursed to how clinical decision support tools based on appropriate use criteria are implemented when ordering advanced imaging exams.

March 23, 2023

Can benign breast findings be delayed for callback during pandemic?

By Amerigo Allegretto

Delayed callbacks may be a reasonable option for likely benign breast findings on mammography when immediate callback is not an option -- such as during a pandemic, a study published March 21 in Clinical Imaging suggests.

March 22, 2023

CMS directs payment determinations to resume under No Surprises Act

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has instructed independent dispute resolution entities to resume payment determinations called for under the No Surprises Act.

March 21, 2023

Government, nonprofit hospitals aren't cheaper for brain MRI

By Kate Madden Yee

Nonprofit and government hospitals aren't necessarily cheaper when it comes to advanced imaging exams such as brain MRI -- in fact, for-profit facilities may offer the best price, according to a research letter published March 21 in JAMA Network Open.

March 21, 2023

Most patients prefer reading imaging results through portal

By Amerigo Allegretto

Most patients prefer reading their imaging results through a patient portal even if it means viewing them prior to talking with healthcare professionals, according to findings published March 20 in JAMA Network Open.

March 21, 2023

Okla. Radiological society awarded ACR grant

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded the Oklahoma State Radiological Society a grant from the ACR Association (ACRA) Scope of Practice fund.

March 19, 2023

Groups urge CMS to rethink projected cuts for imaging payments

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging societies have urged the Centers for Medicare and Medcaid Services (CMS) to take steps to ensure adequate and appropriate payment for medical imaging services in calendar year 2024.

March 16, 2023

Radiology fills all available positions on resident Match Day 2023

By Kate Madden Yee

All available diagnostic and interventional radiology residency positions filled on March 17, Match Day 2023, according to the National Resident Matching Program.

March 16, 2023

Newspaper coverage of LDCT lung cancer screening overall positive

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

U.S. newspaper coverage of low-dose CT lung cancer screening between 2010 and 2022 was overall positive -- but more thorough coverage is needed, according to a study published March 15 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

March 16, 2023

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