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Potential Pitfalls of Virtual Learning among Radiology Residents
Recent studies show that chief residents have doubts about virtual learning and its efficacy in radiology residents’ training. Virtual learning became necessary during the height of the COVID pandemic, and it offers flexibility. However, several studies uncovered a significant pitfall in virtual learning among chief residents. The 2021-2022 Survey of the American Alliance of Academic…
Read MoreRadiology Residents And Turnaround Time in the ED
Research conducted at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City sought to discover what effects, if any, were caused by the use of radiology residents during overnights in their ED departments. The study was led by Adina Scheinfeld (lead author), senior author Alain Cunqueiro, MD, and co-author Carly Schwartz, MD. The retrospective…
Read MoreRecruitment Retention and Skills – Rural America’s Radiology Challenge
The ACR and the SIR, working together in a joint task force, recently made recommendations in the form of a consensus document to expand access to image-guided procedures for patients living in rural areas or served by small, independent IR practices. Researchers Laura Findeiss, MD, of Emory Healthcare and Tim Swan, MD, of Marshfield Clinic…
Read MorePueblo Radiology was struggling to collect the bills that were due, until they did this.
Jessica Kania | Radiology Business Journal Pueblo Radiology was expanding their practice and their client list—but until seeking a partner to manage their billing and revenue cycle, they had trouble collecting the money they were due. Here’s how their partnership with Ci changed that, and is helping their finances thrive. Since 1957, Pueblo Radiology has…
Read MoreMedicare Spending For Diagnostic Radiology $890 Million Below Expected Levels for 2020
Data released by the American Medical Association on December 2, 2021, revealed that Medicare disbursements for diagnostic radiology services fell by $890 million (roughly 16%) below the projected levels in 2020. Not only did diagnostic radiology services reimbursed by Medicare fall — revenue for all physician services in the Medicare system fell significantly — $13.9…
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