ACR expects a possible delay as November commencement day for new interoperability rules looks nearly impracticable The outbreak of novel coronavirus pandemic, which led to the subsequent lockdown, has indeed brought the entire world to a standstill. The fear of catching Covid-19 is still apparent in every individual in the United States of America and […]
Tag: Radiology
Biased Selection Committees Favor MDs Over Do Applicants, According to 90% Radiology Residents
Almost 90 percent of radiology residents claimed that the residency selection groups preferred allopathic applicants over the ones pursuing osteopathy. According to the result of a 13-question anonymous survey of over 250 residents published in the Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, this was claimed. DO-credentialed docs further claimed they were likely to be shunned away […]
Radiologists Aren’t Exercising Regularly, With Nearly 90% Suffering Shoulder, Neck Pain At Work
The job of radiologists demands that they remain confined to a chair, sitting at the workstation. New research shows that radiologists who do not exercise regularly are more susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries. Over the years, they may develop multiple complications. After surveying over 200 radiologists from academic, private, and public hospitals across some of the […]
Facebook and NYU Team Up To Make Fast MRIs
People who have undergone an MRI scan often explain their experience to be unsettling. You would be placed inside a claustrophobic tube and you have to lie still for as long as an hour as unseen hardware, creaks, thumps, and whirs around. However, new research suggests that AI could help with the predicament – it […]
5 RIS/PACS Integration Considerations
Today, the efficiency of the health care system is determined by the quality of care physicians deliver to critical patients. Under pressure, information-based decision-making takes the lead. It is important to ensure patient data is available and properly utilized for active decision-making. However, as it is present in different systems across innumerable healthcare providers, information […]
Nearly 70% Of Radiology Practices Have Applied For Financial Relief During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the deadliest the century has seen. It has not only claimed thousands of lives but also shocked the economies gravely. The radiology imaging services, in particular, are experiencing a grim situation at present. As the pandemic continues to rule the market, besides claiming millions of lives, it has also […]
Diagnostic Imaging Pay Continues To Drop Except Nuclear Medicine
Healthcare is one of the primary aspects that every nation needs to look after to keep the population healthy and working. The better the quality of a country’s human resources, the higher are the chances of the nation to ascend the stairs of success and prosperity. With phenomenal advancement in science and technology over the […]
Gadolinium Debate Rages On, With Radiologist Questioning Recent GBCA Liability Guidance
The human body contains plenty of elements that ensure the proper composition and functioning of the organs. Calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium are some of the elements that make up our body. While a measured amount of all these elements ensure the safety of health, accumulation of any of these beyond a level can be […]
3 Strategic Tips For Radiology Practices To Emerge Stronger From The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is probably the deadliest pandemic that the world has faced in the last 100 years. Apart from taking millions of lives across the world, this lethal pandemic has also changed the operational and financial intricacies of the healthcare sector. Like every other domain, the radiology sector has received a hard blow from […]
CMS kick-starting new radiology prior-authorization policies on July 1, imaging advocates
Good health of the people of the country leads to the accumulation of wealth as well. No country can ever shine without guaranteeing advanced medical care facilities for the population. Apart from making the advanced medical care facilities available, it is also important to ensure proper distribution of the services. When the best facilities reach […]