Medical practitioner, radiologist burnout is getting common with every passing day. In case of any local, national, or worldwide health crisis, it is the medical staff that is the most affected. Undoubtedly, common people have to suffer from the disease, but the brunt is on both sides for health practitioners. On the one hand, they […]
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Significance of Making Patients the Owner of Their Medical Records
The ecosystem of medical data is remarkably complicated, and it has been giving indications constantly to become more complex over time. Despite the existence of state laws on the ownership of clinical data or information, it’s still not clear who should own the data – hospitals/ physicians or patients? This particular debate regarding medical data […]
The Physician Community’s Concerns Compel CMS to Make Updates to a Payment Program
Within the US Department of Health and Human Services, there exists a well-reputed federal agency, which is known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It supervises every single initiative or program pertaining to Medicare. CMS also functions as a partner of state governments to manage and improve the standards of the Children’s […]
Crucial Things Radiologists Do After Making a Mistake
There is no denying that astounding advancements in medical science and technology have streamlined complex processes. With the advent of eclectic state-of-the-art equipment, performing different medical imaging or radiology tests is now a hassle-free task for certified radiologists. They are medical professionals who possess profound knowledge and proficiency in conducting diagnosis and treatment of injuries […]
Radiology Workforce Shortage is Looming, Decline in a Particular Subspecialty
Imaging experts from all over the country are sending warnings of a “severe” shortage of radiologists nationally, especially affecting the pediatric department. Experts have also called on this particular specialty to gear up to reverse this disturbing trend. There has been a steady decline in the number of radiologists in the pediatric department since 2014, […]
Coffee, When Consumed Moderately, Reduces the Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Death
According to the latest research reported at the 2021 ESC Congress, drinking a moderate amount of coffee, which is three cups a day, is linked to reduced risks of critical heart diseases and stroke. The authors of this report studied data gathered from 468,629 subjects from the study of UK Biobank. 55 percent of these […]
The Pandemic Takes a Severe Toll with 55 Long-term Side Effects of Coronavirus
After about 20 months of the first reported human case of the novel coronavirus, or Covid-19 identified by doctors, the impact of the disease continues to puzzle and scare the whole world. Although patients recover from this disease, trying their utmost best to get back to their daily lives, there are some anticipated side effects […]
Imaging is not responsible for Increased Medicare Expenses Between 2009 and 2019
Imaging is not the contributing factor for the increased Medicare expenses between 2009 and 2019, despite contrary claims, according to the latest analysis that was published in September 2021. Total healthcare expenditures in the USA hit $3.8 trillion in 2019, representing a four times rise in the share of the sector’s GDP (gross domestic product) […]
Quality Experts are urging CMS to Introduce Imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program into Value Initiatives
Healthcare experts associated with various notable institutions urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to put together the delayed Imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program of the agency with quality efforts already running. Established back in 2014, the initiative involves physicians. Physicians should consult the decision-support system and then order an MR, CT, or any […]
Vaping is as Fatal as Smoking Cigarettes, the Same Rate of Blood Vessels Damage Detected
According to the latest research presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Session in 2021, the aerosol that emits from modern vaping devices like e-cigarettes may cause as much harm to the blood vessels as cigarettes. Hence, the impact can be easily compared to smoking cigarettes. Matthew L. Springer, Ph.D., and a […]