Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

GE Touts Nonionic Contrast Agent, New Reconstruction Software in Lowering Patient CT Doses

A new study from MDx, the medical diagnostics business of GE, demonstrates strides the company has taken to reduce radiation exposure and iodine concentration in abdominal CT scan patients.

New York Radiologist Recognized by American Cancer Society as Mother of the Year

Emily Sonnenblick, MD, a co-founder of New York City's Rosetta Radiology, is among three women honored this week as "Mother of the Year" by the American Cancer Society.

Study Says Importing Outside Images into PACS Decreases Repeat Tests

A new study published this month in the American Journal of Roentgenology adds to the ongoing debate over whether the availability of prior imaging exams makes a difference in utilization.

Radnet Posts Banner Year Financials for 2011

Radnet Inc., the largest imaging center operator in the United States, reported record year-end revenues this week based on annual 2011 financials.

Fujifilm Meets MU Criteria for Synapse, Launches New Cloud-Based Service

Fujifilm announced this week that user of its Synapse RIS would qualify for federal subsidies under Meaningful Use standards for radiology.

National IT Coordinator Refutes Health Affairs Study on EHRs

The national coordinator for health information technology fired back against a study published this week in Health Affairs, which stated that electronic health records may actually lead to more diagnostic testing rather than less.

Primary Care Docs Largely Misunderstand Stats on Cancer Screening

Most primary care physicians misunderstand statistics about cancer screening, which could lead to increased testing with possibly harmful effects to patients, according to a new survey.

New Commission to Examine Physician Payment Reform

Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist will co-chair a new commission launched by The Society of General Internal Medicine this week to address issues related to physician reimbursement.