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Rates of provider turnover, burnout ‘creating crises’ in radiology departments. Experts suggest a solution

Implementing a “positive leadership program” within Michigan Medicine’s Department of Radiology has led to improvements in workplace climate perception and employee engagement.

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Private equity firm, accused of trying to build a monopoly in radiology, dismissed as defendant in FTC lawsuit

The commission sued Welsh Carson in September, claiming the New York investment outfit and US Anesthesia Partners have perpetrated an “anticompetive scheme” to drive up prices.

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National Labor Relations Board claims RadNet skirted order to rehire laid off union worker

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator issued a statement Tuesday, disputing the ruling and highlighting plans to fight it in court.

AI model for ankle stress radiography could reduce radiologists’ workload by average of 70%

Interpreting such exams can be a “subjective and time-consuming task,” researchers detailed in Academic Radiology.

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Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks deal to open academic center’s 1st freestanding site

UConn Health has seen “unprecedented growth” in patient volumes and hopes the facility will minimize wait times while cutting costs for patients.

CMS proposed medicare physician fee schedule for 2023 radiology.

Patient advocacy groups urge Congress to create pathway for CMS to cover AI in radiology

As of Monday, the FDA has OK'd nearly 900 AI-enabled medical devices, but CMS has only assigned payment for about 10 of them.

Siemens Healthineers investing $314M to build new MRI manufacturing facility

This is the first major production site for the company's DryCool technology, which drastically reduces the amount of helium required for magnetic resonance imaging.

Attendees at RSNA 2022 in the Sectra booth learning about how enterprise imaging can help with workflows and connect numerous departments together for imaging. Photo by Dave Fornell

Key trends in enterprise imaging

Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.

Same-day discharge after interventional radiology procedure saves money without impacting outcomes

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with bed space at a premium, UAB Medicine started sending patients home after percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumors.

White House highlights actions taken by RadNet, Siemens Healthineers as signs of Biden Cancer Moonshot progress

“These accomplishments deliver significant progress toward addressing President Biden’s goal to end cancer as we know it."

Collaborative bolsters prostate MRI quality, with 1 site realizing $559,000 in reimbursement gains

Some of the most commonly deployed interventions included protocol adjustments, standardized patient prep instructions and personnel training.

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill granting due process rights to contracted radiologists

Currently, such rights—to a fair process before termination, restriction or reduction of professional activities—are not offered to all physicians.

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Key trends in enterprise imaging

Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.

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Radiologist who botched multiple cosmetic procedures calls license revocation 'unfair' in appeals case

The physician's attorneys say that he is being "over punished" for his actions.

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Female radiology residents are 31 times more likely to experience discrimination than men

"Everyone in charge at our institution thinks the female residents are 'whiny.' We are told to keep our heads down and not cause problems."