Leadership

This news channel page highlights examples of leadership in hospital and health systems. While healthcare leadership is often seen as the positions of chief executive officers, chief clinical officers, chief of staff, and chief information officers, it also can can be other individuals or the entire healthcare system that shows unique ways to enhance patient care and manage strategies, quality, safety and revenue initiatives.

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Radiology Partners finalizes $885M acquisition of Mednax’s imaging business line

With the deal complete, the El Segundo, California-based practice now employs some 2,400 radiologists in all 50 states, reading roughly 35 million exams annually. 

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American Board of Radiology releases new guide detailing ins and outs of remote exams

ABR noted that books or notes, other individuals, cellphones, headsets, cameras, watches and calculators are not permitted in the room. 

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Radiologists, other doc parents struggle to discuss work-life tensions with leadership

Among physicians raising a family, women were more likely than men to turn down a project or participation on a committee, experts reported in JAMA Network Open. 

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92% of radiologists believe subspecialization is an important part of their professional identity

The finding is part of a wide-ranging survey of 1,344 radiologists across 49 countries, published this month in Insights into Imaging, 

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Immunocompromised Radiologist claims hospital system fired him for asking to work remotely

Richard Heiden, MD, recently filed suit against the nation’s largest municipal healthcare system and the chair of its radiology department, seeking unspecified damages. 

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Why radiology must learn from NBA great Kobe Bryant, adopt a ‘Mamba Mentality’

Two members of the specialty believe the Los Angeles Lakers legend's mantra transcends sports, and could prove useful for physicians struggling through 2020's many challenges. 

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US Radiology Specialists expands to New York state, adding 5 imaging centers to its network

Following the news, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based practice now operates 145 outpatient locations across 14 states. 

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RSNA recognizes 3 renowned radiologists as 2020 Gold Medalists, the society’s highest honor

Radiological Society of North America President James Borgstede, MD, honored this year's recipients during a recent virtual ceremony.