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.

American College of Radiology names annual Gold Medal Award winners
ACR’s board has chosen Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, and Debra Monticciolo, MD, as its next honorees, who will be recognized at the organization’s 2026 annual meeting in May.
How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate
It is estimated that less than 20% of eligible patients in the U.S. adhere to LCS recommendations, despite numerous studies highlighting the exam’s effectiveness.
Beyond 'tech': Restoring professional identity in imaging
In this Radiology Business opinion piece, Rachel Bowne, senior manager of imaging at AdventHealth Apopka, Florida, discusses the evolving titles of technologists and how leaders must change their thinking about the profession.
Radiologists fear new $100,000 visa fee could exacerbate specialty’s staffing shortages
The Trump administration first announced this change via a presidential proclamation, with the added charge taking effect on Sept. 21.
Industry partnership seeks to bolster supply of radioisotopes
Two key companies shared the news Oct. 14, highlighting the potential their partnership has for improving oncologic care.

Canon Medical pulling out of RSNA 2021 and other in-person meetings due to COVID-19

The Japan-based imaging giant cited its "Made for Life" management philosophy, prioritizing the health and safety of patients and providers.

Sexual minorities underrepresented among medical students in radiology and other specialties

The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in imaging does not mirror the general population, and experts believe this warrants further scrutiny.

ACR releases new mammography guidance to aid in ongoing COVID-19 resurgence

Some breast imaging facilities are reinstating safety measures unseen since nonurgent care shutdowns in July 2020, the college said.

RSNA exhibitor signups down 20%, but interest in Chicago return still ‘strong’

More than 500 companies have confirmed spots for this fall's scientific assembly, including 71 first-time participants, the Radiological Society of North America announced recently.

Feds to require COVID-19 vaccination at all healthcare facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid

Physician groups such as the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Medical Association previously voiced support for such mandates.

80-year-old practice joins Strategic Radiology’s growing coalition of independent providers

Radiology Associates is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, and employs 18 physicians working across 5 outpatient imaging centers.

Radiology Partners’ employee relief fund raises nearly $2M, doling out $450K since last year

The El Segundo, California-based imaging giant first launched its RP One Fund to help partner practice employees hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 key challenges radiology faces following the COVID-19 pandemic

The Association of University Radiologists recently held its fifth annual roundtable for leaders in academia and the vendor space, with several important themes emerging.

Leadership

American College of Radiology names annual Gold Medal Award winners

How one hospital more than doubled its lung cancer screening rate

Beyond 'tech': Restoring professional identity in imaging

Radiologists fear new $100,000 visa fee could exacerbate specialty’s staffing shortages

Industry partnership seeks to bolster supply of radioisotopes