Filling the Gaps in Radiology Workflow
Load balancing, or equitable distribution of radiology workflow, has been a longstanding and widely disputed issue in radiology stemming back to the pre-PACS era. Unequal workloads resulting in unequal compensation have threatened to divide many imaging practices. The introduction of PACS solved many of the imaging and reading problems radiologists used to face, and even […]
Ensuring and Measuring the Value of Radiology Imaging
Showing radiology practice valuation is easier said than done. That is because the term “value” has different meanings to the different stakeholders involved. Insurance providers and Medicare see value in diagnostic testing when patient results come back positive for a health condition, particularly if the condition is caught early and leads to reduced healthcare costs […]
Prioritizing MRI Safety with Safe Imaging
The evolution of MRI safety in radiology has become more challenging than ever for radiologists, MR technologists, and referring physicians. As Sammet explains” The increasing clinical demand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with its superior soft-tissue contrast compared to other radiological imaging modalities and potential physiological and functional applications has contributed to the installation of […]
Why Transition to Radiology Reading From Home?
Since the widespread emergence of COVID-19 in North America in early 2020, online radiology reading from home (also known as teleradiology) has seen a surge in popularity. Teleradiology refers to radiologists receiving images to interpret from a facility in a different geographical location than where the radiologist performs the online radiology reading. This may be […]
Section 179 Tax Deduction
Tax time will be here before you know it. Now is a good time to start pulling together your business expenses and documentation from this past year to ensure you are capitalizing on all the tax deductions you are entitled to as a business owner. The Section 179 tax deduction is an important tax saver […]
Sedentary Nature in Radiology
The occupational hazards of radiology are well known: exposure to radiation, splashes with contrast media, bodily fluid exposure, and stress to name a few. Another less recognized danger for those in the profession is the sedentary nature of the work. It’s estimated that diagnostic radiologists spend more than 8 hours a day sitting at their […]
Incorrect Radiology Image Interpretation Due to Non-Calibrated Displays
What is teleradiology? Teleradiology is the exchange of digital images such as x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans between healthcare providers in different locations through electronic communication for the purposes of diagnosis and consultation. What is required to perform teleradiology? To perform teleradiology in the U.S., physicians must meet licensing requirements to practice telemedicine in the […]
Different Types of Radiology Workstation Furniture & Desks
With the radiology technology developing at breath-taking speed, the number of images viewed daily has increased in radiology departments. This has led to several workplace-based problems such as repetitive stress injuries, visual problems, headaches, and musculoskeletal problems in radiologists, who spend a lot of time at their workstations. With 58% of radiologists reporting symptoms of […]
Radiologist Burnout
Why Does Burnout in Radiology Happen and How Can You Prevent It? Although most physicians choose to become a radiologist because they see it as a meaningful career, burnout in radiology is at an all-time high compared to other medical specialties. In the 2018 Medscape National Physician Burnout and Depression Report, radiology was ranked as […]
Imperfect Images and Discrepancies in Radiology Imaging
While the technology in medical imaging is constantly improving, what seems to be constant is the imperfect interpretation of images in radiology. According to a report that was released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 1999, it is estimated that between 44,000 and 98,000 US citizens lose their lives each year due to preventable […]