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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Reddit presents ‘high-yield’ opportunity for radiologists to engage with peers and patients

Popular topics on the online forum include case presentations, humor, and imaging appropriateness, NYU Langone experts wrote recently. 

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Breast cancer surpasses lung as the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease

The analysis does not account for the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts worry about a surge in late-stage diagnoses down the line. 

UCLA suspends brain imaging study amid ‘grave concerns’ from LGBTQ advocates

The institution was gathering MRI scans to understand the transgender identity, but some believe the effort is unethical and could trigger dysphoria and distress.

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Radiologists must master potential imaging pitfalls stemming from COVID-19 vaccinations

The specialty can serve as a “valuable asset” in the rollout, including gauging drug efficacy and understanding related imaging patterns, experts explained recently.

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COVID-19 pandemic intensifying burnout among some specialties, while radiology sees reprieve

Critical care and infectious disease saw workplace fatigue swell last year, but radiologists' numbers dropped, according to a new survey.

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Radiologists log lower rates of entrepreneurship compared to other physician specialists

Rad business founders have dabbled in a variety of interests, ranging from yoga studios to bakeries, according to one MD researcher who recently explored this topic in JAMA Network Open

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American Board of Radiology shares early positive feedback from virtual test-taking transition

Earlier this month, ABR hosted its Diagnostic Radiology Certifying Pilot Exam, with 161 candidates taking part. 

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Radiologist sues Boston Medical Center claiming pattern of gender discrimination prior to her dismissal

For its part, New England’s largest safety-net hospital called the claims “baseless" while emphasizing its culture of inclusion.