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.

Rad Groups Slam President’s Budget

On Tuesday, groups representing radiologists blasted President Obama’s proposed budget that calls for $820 million in reductions to advanced imaging over 10 years.

Radiologists Join Coalition Tackling Neurological Disorders

The Society for Brain Imaging and Therapeutics has announced a coalition of top U.S. and Canadian scientists dedicated to finding solutions for neurological disorders.

Government Researchers Review Dose Exposure Data

A team of researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute surveyed available studies on radiation dose exposure and came up with key recommendations to reduce exposure from diagnostic imaging.

Drama Intensifies Over Doc-Fix

In the latest negotiations over a so-called “doc-fix,” Congressional leaders reportedly made some progress last week before the tone soured over the weekend.

Cardiologists Using Fewer Imaging Tests

Cardiologists expect to order fewer diagnostic imaging tests, based on a new report by the market research firm IMV.

ACR Joins Group to Form Prostate Data System

Based on the widespread success of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (BI-RADS) the ACR and two other groups recently announced a joint venture to create a similar program for prostate screening.

Medicare Clarifies Point of Service Rules

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has clarified that “point-of-service” designation for the professional component of Medicare services should reflect where the examination was performed.

Radisphere Raises $10 Million Investment

Radisphere recently reported that it received another $10 million equity investment, based on documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.