Radiology has been a common target in such efforts to reduce spending and prevent healthcare waste. But is such scrutiny warranted? 

Female patients and those with public insurance plans were much more likely than others to witness delays of 10 days or more, according to new research.

This is an under-examined phenomenon, experts note, with common reasons including selecting the wrong modality, technique, anatomy or contrast. 

Such a "safety net" team also can help to reduce diagnostic errors due to missed and delayed diagnoses, Brigham and Women's experts detailed in JACR. 

The noted academic institution trimmed about 3 minutes from the manual feedback-sharing process while also bolstering feelings of appreciation among its imaging team. 

This small, low-cost practice change is a promising way to increase cancer screening participation, researchers detailed recently. 

Medmo has now expanded nationwide, supporting clients including imaging centers, primary care groups, large hospital systems and virtual health providers. 

RadiologyCheck.com is slated to launch soon, allowing patients across the globe to easily upload files “within seconds.”