From out of the blue, interventional radiology gets a moment in the sun. The April issue of Columbus CEO magazine, which covers the business scene in Central Ohio, presents a purely positive look at the profession in an upbeat feature article. 

Washington, DC — Radiology professionals attending ACR 2015™ clinical research sessions will learn how to participate in clinical trials, generate new revenue streams, and demonstrate value in new health care delivery and payment systems.

HUDSON, Ohio and NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Airis Radiology, a leading national radiology practice, today announced it has acquired Optimal Radiology, a Tennessee-based provider of professional radiology services to hospitals nationwide. The deal brings together two of the country's largest radiology groups, creating a national practice with more than 160 board-certified radiologists who provide radiology services to over 130 healthcare organizations and interpret an estimated 1.5 million exams annually.

After proposing a pay cut of 0.95% in 2016, CMS reconsidered, surprising Medicare Advantage providers with a 1.25% pay raise in its final payment and policy updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug programs.

A new HIMSS Analytics survey of healthcare executives shows that there is still much work to be done before patient engagement reaches its full potential.

Argus Radiology, a Joint Commission-accredited teleradiology company, is expanding into the Golden State. The growing company currently offers its services to over 50 facilities across the country.

While independence once held great value and autonomy, joint ventures (JVs) now allow radiology groups of all sizes to work smarter.

Why in the world would two radiology practices competing for business in the same market consider sharing market information, revealing operational and performance data and—most counterintuitively of all—combining forces and resources in a joint venture (JV)?