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Imaging Can Help Emergency Room Radiologists Detect Signs of Elder Abuse
Emergency room radiologists can be the missing link when it comes to identifying elder abuse — especially if they are skilled in detecting “mechanism mismatch.” Dr. Mihan Lee, PhD, corresponding author, and his colleagues from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City report, “The radiographic finding of a ‘mechanism mismatch,’ that is, an injury or…
Read MoreEmergency Department Overreads and Discrepancies
Discrepancies are only found in less than 15% of emergency radiologists’ interpretations — however, over 90% of these second readings result in a change in patient care. ED radiologists at the University of Washington in Seattle studied the records of over 5,800 patients transferred to their Level 1 trauma center at UW Medicine during…
Read MoreCi Pushes Teleradiology Across State Lines After Trump Declares a State of Emergency
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way in which the world lives and the way in which people interact with each other. Almost every day, new directions are given, and new orders are issued by either the federal or state governments. The virus has infected people in all 50 states and the number…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare Industry
In the increasingly complex healthcare industry, efficient revenue cycle management is essential to optimize payment and maximize profits. Revenue cycle management refers to the management of the financial processes that involve healthcare providers to manage revenue from patients, insurers, and other third-party payers. It encompasses the entire healthcare process from initial patient registration to final…
Read MoreRadiologist’s Claim for Remote Work Ends in Victory
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and interact with others. As the world continues to face this crisis, it is imperative that employers make accommodations to protect vulnerable employees. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for everyone. In a recent case, a radiologist claimed he was fired for requesting remote work…
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