Similar to BI-RADS, the system is intended to standardize terminology, describe specific findings, improve communication and guide patient care.  

The country’s largest imaging group, with over 4,000 radiologists on its payroll, is tapping a former Universal Health Services exec to serve as president of its patient care division.

Interventional specialist Maureen P. Kohi, MD, is taking on the title effective Oct. 12, joining the organization from the University of North Carolina. 

The pact is aimed at modernizing the hospital system’s imaging infrastructure with advanced systems, AI-enabled technologies and cloud-based workflows. 

Medscape polled nearly 5,200 physicians between January and April, including about 155 radiologists, who were asked whether it's possible to be a happy, well-balanced person in their profession. 

"Physicians should not have to surrender their independence to survive, and families deserve care close to home," those involved with the new Anoma Cancer Collective say. 

Harvard University is the No. 1 school in the world for radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging, according to the publication. 

Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system. 

Janet H. Sung, MD, gave the gift to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. 

As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”