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Reducing Pain at the Radiology Workstation
A survey recently published in Academic Radiology and led by Dr. Helena Bentley, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, provides 8 ways to help reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort from the radiology workstation. The team noted that familiarity with ergonomics is linked to decreased musculoskeletal pain. So the radiologist community with more knowledge of ergonomics…
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 MorePostprocedure Checklist Reduces Adverse Events in IR Procedures
A study published July 5 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology shows that a postprocedure checklist substantially reduces the risk of adverse effects and repeat procedures after interventional radiology procedures. Researchers at Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center sought to discover ways to improve patient safety and outcomes during and after interventional…
Read MoreWide Variation in Imaging Prices
Revenue — it’s all over the news right now — from the No Surprises Act to the Hospital Price Transparency rule. Pricing for some “shoppable” radiology services varies significantly from one facility to another. The Hospital Price Transparency rule went into effect on January 1, 2021. The rule requires hospitals to provide “clear, accessible pricing…
Read MoreDense Breast Cancer Screening Should Include Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
By Jon Ekstrom, MD | RAPC A woman with fatty breasts is less likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who has dense breasts. Also, the denser a woman’s breasts, the higher her risk of developing breast cancer. Today, women with dense breasts are having mammograms as well as additional breast cancer screening tests.…
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