One of the latest offerings in vRad’s service portfolio would make for a good chapter in How to Do More with Less in Radiology, should such a book ever get written. The new program is the teleradiology giant’s Virtual Resident Workflow (VRW), and the title of the chapter on it would be something along the lines of: “While You’re Interpreting, You Could Be Teaching Too.”

If radiology departments want to stay relevant and thrive in the U.S. healthcare industry’s shift from volume-to-value, they need to clearly demonstrate their contribution to the organization’s overall success.

Rare is the radiology practice of any size that has never had to sweat out the absence of one or more radiologists as unread non-emergent studies piled up.

Earlier this month, I interviewed Alexander Norbash, MD, chair and professor of radiology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, about leadership and a variety of other topics. When I asked him if he had any advice for radiologists who may be considering a leadership position in the near future, one of his answers made a significant impression on me. 

We all know good chemistry makes good relationships. But did you know chemistry has everything to do with having a good day—right down to thinking more clearly, getting more done and making meetings more productive?

It was Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell who popularized the concept that it takes roughly 10,000 hours to achieve mastery in a field. Success is about practice, diligence and time. But when it comes to transformation and change in business, healthcare and life, it isn’t time but attitude that matters most.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—(May 11, 2015) vRad (Virtual Radiologic), the nation’s leading telemedicine company and radiology practice, announced that its Director of Medical Informatics Thomas F. Osborne, MD will give the presentation “Collaborating for Innovation: A CMO–CIO Partnership for Diagnostic Efficiencies and Quality” at the Digital Health Innovation Summit at Le Méridien Hotel in Philadelphia on May 14 at 9:50 am ET. The summit provides a forum for senior leaders and executives looking to utilize, innovate and develop digital initiatives within healthcare.

Zotec Partners (Zotec), an industry-leading provider of radiology billing and practice management services, hosted a unique and unforgettable social event for its clients and prospective clients at last week’s Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Each year at the RSNA Annual Meeting, many organizations host social events for associates, vendors, physicians and clients. To commemorate the RSNA’s 100th anniversary, Zotec was thrilled to host an evening with former President George W. Bush for its clients and prospective clients.