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Diagnostic Imaging: The Challenges of Expanding Teleradiology During COVID-19
Whitney J. Palmer from Diagnostic Imaging recently spoke to Collaborative Imaging’s CEO, Dhruv Chopra about the challenges of expanding teleradiology during Covid-19 pandemic. You can watch the video interview here. Diagnostic Imaging: Thank you for joining me today to talk about COVID-19 and the expansion of teleradiology. I appreciate your taking the time to talk…
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…
Read MoreCMS receives backlash from Provider Groups over Inadequate Inpatient Care Pay Update
Hospital groups are expressing their disdain for CMS’ payment update for inpatient providers, claiming that it is “woefully inadequate.” This proposal has sparked fierce opposition from provider groups who feel that it will leave many hospitals struggling financially. In this article, we will take a closer look at the payment update and how it will…
Read MorePotential 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 MoreTrauma CT Scan Volume Fluctuations from Pre-Pandemic to Post-Pandemic Times
The volume of trauma CT scans fluctuated when compared to pre-COVID data, COVID-19 social-distancing orders, and the post-pandemic period — according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine, in a study published online in Emergency Radiology. The study was led by radiologist Roozbeh Houshyar, MD, and his colleagues. They followed CT trauma volume…
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