The world has just been through a deadly pandemic that claimed millions of lives. It was the one event that proved the importance of medical care facilities in a nation. Since the threat of COVID waves is not yet over, medical care would need more resources and support from the federal government without any doubt. […]
Tag: Radiology
Sensitive Information of over 5 Lakhs Patients is at Risk because of a Data Breach of Radiology Practice
Reportedly, sensitive personal information of over 5, 00,000 current and former patients have been exposed during a radiology medical practice in Utah. In this age of digital technology, undoubtedly, it is a bigger challenge to reduce the threat to data security. Cybercriminals or unethical hackers are all over cyberspace operating actively to gain unauthorized access […]
Top 4 Strategies For Improved Communication Between Technologists And Radiologists To Optimize Workflow
Communication is the key to a successful business today. Much like any other domain, healthcare needs fast and effective communication. Without timely and effective communication, the lives of thousands of patients remain at stake. Diagnosis has always been a primary process for early disease detection and proper treatment. Any delay in diagnosis can be fatal […]
Female Radiologists Tend To Make Fewer Image Reporting Mistakes Than Men
Radiology is a specialized field where female participation has remained low for ages. However, contrary to the common belief, women seem to perform more flawlessly than male rads when it comes to reporting accuracy. A recent study has revealed certain facts that can boost women’s participation rate in the field of radiology. Radiology- A Male-Dominated […]
Lawmakers Pressurize Feds To Check The Surprise Billing Provision To Manage Radiologists’ Discontent
Medical care services come at a cost. However, when the costs are heavy, the services fail to reach most people. Moreover, urban and rural health care disparity grows with such pricing arrangements. Radiologists and many other health care service providers have raised their voices against the existing surprise billing system for a long time. Such […]
Long-Standing Obesity Might Damage The Heart Long Before The Symptoms Appear
Good health guarantees healthy living. Bodyweight is one of the primary factors that decide the overall quality of health. Bodyweight is one parameter that indicates several health aspects. From cardiac health to muscular agility, several physical functionalities depend on body weight. With time, the food basket is becoming richer and more diverse. However, the amount […]
The Latest Report Released by ACR Casts Light on Three Critical Issues While Sharing Medical Imaging Data with Patients
People in the US trust the esteemed medical society representing close to forty thousand oncologists, radiologists, medical physicists, and nuclear medicine doctors. Yes, we are talking about the American College of Radiology (ACR), which has officially recognized over thirty-nine thousand facilities that conduct different types of medical imaging procedures. Recently, a new report has been […]
Cuts to Radiologist’s Pay Can Cause Serious Damage to the Medical System
Political parties are taking active participation in trying to ensure that radiologists get proper payment. The entire health care system is going through a tough phase because of the pandemic. There is stress, burnout, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness amongst health workers, and this leads to further problems within the sector. As work piles on radiologists and […]
Why Do Many Radiologists Choose To Pursue Non-Clinical Jobs Outside Profession?
Radiologists are in great demand because of an increase in medical radiology imaging that helps diagnose and treat complex problems. Despite there being a massive demand for radiologists, there are not many students or candidates who want to pursue this field. The reason is that many feel this profession has a lot of stress that […]
Radiologists Need a ‘Seismic Shift’ To Inform About Radiation Risks to Different Patients
In the present generation, communication and information are everything. Without accurate information, one cannot decide or form an opinion about something, and it is very risky if it involves your health and well-being. Since our modern lifestyle, food, sleep patterns are very different from the previous generations, our health undergoes certain complications. Hence, you have […]