Leadership

This news channel page highlights examples of leadership in hospital and health systems. While healthcare leadership is often seen as the positions of chief executive officers, chief clinical officers, chief of staff, and chief information officers, it also can can be other individuals or the entire healthcare system that shows unique ways to enhance patient care and manage strategies, quality, safety and revenue initiatives.

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RSNA's RadioGraphics journal gets first female editor

RSNA announced that it has hired the first female editor for its educational journal RadioGraphics.

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How should radiologists handle outside imaging studies?

Numerous researchers have documented the benefits of obtaining a second opinion on the review of imaging studies performed at another institution. However, little has been published on how to handle such outside data in terms of payment and keeping records. 

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How leaders can 'flip' the script to reach radiology trainees

If leaders want to succeed in training resident radiologists, they may need to pull a 180 on old, outdated teaching methods.

3 ways to reduce burnout, loneliness among radiology trainees

Burnout is a pervasive and growing problem among young radiologists, but one Boston-based hospital may have found a remedy. 

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WWE, Susan G. Komen honor Missouri radiologist

Radiologist Amy Patel, MD, was chosen as one of five finalists in the Champions of Hope contest organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Susan G. Komen.

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How updated recruitment efforts can improve diversity in radiology

Radiology is behind other medical specialties in terms of diversity. What can be done during the recruitment process to reverse that trend?

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AMA highlights 9 female physicians, including a New York radiologist

The American Medical Association (AMA) has written about nine women, including a radiologist from New York City, who are working to make an impact for the next generation of female physicians.

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ASRT announces plans to celebrate centennial in 2020

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), first founded in 1920, has announced how it plans to celebrate the association's centennial in 2020.

Around the web

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.