The Importance of Incorporating Analytics & Reporting Into Your Radiology Practice

The 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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Structured vs Unstructured Radiology Reports

Key differences between structured and unstructured radiology reports mean neither is perfect. Still

Many radiology reports today look much the same as they always have. They consist of dense blocks of text which stand independent of previous reports. They contain no links, images, or other clarifying data. They are a direct product of the challenge of radiology- making sense of images that would be subjective without the discipline…

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2020 Radiology Industry Technology Trends

From artificial intelligence (AI) assisting with the reading of a scan

Technological advancements in conjunction with innovative thinking have led to changes in the radiology industry. Today, innovative solutions offer advantages to radiologists and patients. These solutions allow radiologists to deliver higher-quality services, faster than ever before. In addition, some of these advancements can help prevent the radiologists themselves from experiencing burnout. However, determining which technologies…

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What You Need to Know About Radiologist Burnout and How to Keep It in Check

Did you know burnout affects more than 40% of radiologists

Burnout plagues the health industry, and while the topic most often referred to direct care providers, recent studies, reports Matt O’Connor of Health Imaging, reveal the problem now affects radiologists too. According to the survey, more than 50% of practice leaders describe burnout as a major problem. Unfortunately, the problem affects practices of larger sizes…

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Rising Insurance Premiums Push Consolidation in Healthcare to the Limit

Annual insurance premiums for families have now soared past $20K

The state of the health industry continues to undergo digital transformation, comparable to other industries across the globe. Unfortunately, major problems within the health industry, including the consumerization of the health profession, are creating new challenges and risks. The high cost of annual insurance premiums represents one such risk, and as insurance premiums soar to…

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