Archive for February 2020
How to Reduce Burnout Among Radiologists in 6 Steps
Radiologists remain a group of health professionals that are highly susceptible to the risk of burnout. Burnout rates among radiologists range from 45% for actual reported cases of burnout to 60%+ for those unhappy or dissatisfied with work. The exact statistics vary by reporting agency, such as studies by Medscape versus other health professionals, including…
Read MoreAs Subspecialization in Radiology Rises, the Need for Teleradiology Increases
As the trend in Radiologists choosing to subspecialize rises, the number of generalists in Radiology will continue to fall. This trend towards hyperspecialization in Radiology could potentially hinder patient access. This concern has led to the use of Teleradiology services. These services are being used to provide high-quality Diagnostic Imaging reads to under-served geographic markets,…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Teleradiology
Telemedicine uses a variety of technologies to transfer clinical information. The Internet has made it possible for telemedicine to expand across numerous medical specialties, including radiology. Teleradiology refers to the practice of radiologists receiving images to interpret from a facility that is out of the radiologist’s geographical vicinity. This practice is possible because these images…
Read MoreThe growing threat of consolidation in Texas: Texas Radiology Associates Case Study
Problem: Texas Radiology Associates desired to strengthen its position as an independent radiology practice against bigger, consolidated competitors. Solution: Collaborative Imaging provides a sustainable business model to ensure an independent practice’s continued success by providing capital, disruptive technology, innovative processes and economies of scale to maintain autonomy while maximizing profitability. Results: By partnering with Collaborative…
Read MoreThe Importance of Incorporating Analytics & Reporting Into Your Radiology Practice
Data within today’s healthcare industry is abundant. Arguably, out of all the departments inside a hospital, radiology holds the most and richest variety of data. Unleashing the power of this information propels many benefits for a radiology practice, such as enhancing operational processes, saving money improving clinical care. Yet, the deployment of interactive analytics and…
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