December 2015

Big Brother? Satirical article ponders putting rads under 24/7 surveillance
Cheers! Retired developer of MRI scanners enters whiskey business
Private practice work makes up majority of radiology job openings
Michigan radiologist recognized by Continental Who's Who
New radiologic technologists bill introduced in Missouri
Sectra strikes deal to provide cloud services to Swedish county's health centers
Academy of Radiology Research thanks Congress for increase in funding
The Year in Review: Acquisitions, standards, and value
ACR praises Congress for including MPPR, USPSTF provisions in $1.1 trillion spending bill
ASRT survey: Enrollment in nuclear medicine education programs on the rise
Vascular ultrasound utilization has nearly doubled since 1998, but down since 2009
Merge Healthcare, MedAllies announce agreement
Siemens Healthcare launches new PET/CT system to address a broad range of clinical indications
MITA applauds Congress for including PALS Act in spending bill
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute presents new coding system for data
Electronic data capture systems significantly speed up documentation
Smart Choice MRI raises $6.5 million, eyes expansion into Chicago
RamSoft Achieves ISO 13485:2003 Certification
Merge and University of Miami Health System Working Together to Gain Control of Imaging Across the Enterprise
Have no fear: Radiation oncologist Beatriz E. Amendola on opening a practice
RadNet, Imaging Advantage announce collaboration
Emory University names radiologist executive VP for health affairs
Professor examines importance of a safety plan
vRad Selects Double Black Imaging LED Displays
All that sitting down may put radiologists at risk
New R-SCAN website supports radiologists transitioning to value-based payment models
FDA reminds facilities to maintain PACS or face penalties, risk image loss
Among critical access hospitals, big spending and network affiliation determine advanced imaging access
vRad trains AI to help identify intracranial hemorrhaging
Predictions for healthcare in 2016: Service is ascendant
CMO/CIO forecast for 2016: New breakthroughs in radiologist workflow optimization
RBMA’s Mabry: Radiology will rediscover role as doctor’s doctor
vRad Reaches Milestone: Deep Learning Algorithm Successfully Identifies Potential Intracranial Hemorrhaging; Operational Implementation Pending Regulatory Approval
Lack of applicants, not bias, cited in study of low number of female radiology residents
NEC Display Solutions of America names new VP of marketing
IAC Research Award Program 2016 Call for Proposals
View from the Top: What’s Ahead for Imaging IT in 2016
5 Steps Radiologists Can Take Today to Improve Reports
Optimizing reading protocols: At Legacy Health, a never-ending job
Rao named chair of RSNA Board of Directors
ACR-RBMA leadership forum coming in January 2016
Former students to sue college for removing rad tech accreditation months before graduation
RSNA board of directors announces new president, president-elect
RSNA—Then and now
Value-Based Payment Modifier informal review period ends Dec. 16
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg Ranks Among Largest Radiology Practices for 2nd Consecutive Year
National Decision Support Company, Cerner make deal for ACR Select access
FDA: Screen-film mammography in decline, but still associated with high percentage of issues
Study: How does imaging utilization compare between Magnet hospitals, non-Magnet hospitals?
Study: HIE reduces costs associated with repeat imaging
RSNA: 2 legal tips for rad practices facing hardball negotiations with hospitals
JACR examines perspective of nonradiologists
Research Presented at RSNA Shows Volpara Solutions’ VolparaDensity Central to Quantifying Masking Risk and Optimizing Adjunctive Imaging for Women with Dense Breasts
Radiology Partners expands, partners with Radiology Associates of Canton
RSNA announces Image Share Validation Program at annual meeting
RSNA: GE Healthcare unveils GE Health Cloud, numerous radiology apps
RSNA 2015: Konica Minolta Highlights Customizable Tools of Exa RIS/PACS/EHR Platform
Buying and Selling: A 300-foot High Overview
The Path to Patient-Centered Radiology
Fail Thee Well
Outcomes Metrics: The Ultimate Quest for Quality in Radiology
21st Century Patient Communications Protocols
To Err at the Outset
Notes from the Weissleder Lab: Exploring the Frontier of Precision Imaging for Nanotherapeutics
RadLex: The Plumbing that Enables Practice
Meaningful Use at Five