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 Nashville-based multispecialty group said the deal will provide millions of plan holders in Texas with access to its physicians and other APPs. 

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

Melvyn Schreiber, MD, was one of the first radiology residents at the University of Texas Medical Branch and later became chair of the department.

Ronald J. Bienias, MBA, of consulting firm AlixPartners—who is already Akumin’s chief restructuring officer—will serve as interim chief financial officer. 

Cheri Canon, MD, will officially transition into the role on May 1, replacing retiring anesthesiologist Keith A. (Tony) Jones, MD. 

Greg Thomson, CPA, joins the independent practice coalition as chief operating officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience. 

“We write to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to take action," the Medical Group Management Association wrote to House and Senate leaders Dec. 19.