When it comes to abdominal imaging, CT continues to reign supreme. Authors of a recent Journal of the American College Radiology article examined a few ways in which radiologists can lower required radiation dose and enhance patient care.

Former University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) radiologist Marios D. Papachristou, who pleaded guilty in May to federal charges of healthcare fraud, faces a prison term of up to 46 months—but he is now saying he deserves probation and not jail time.

It’s no secret the healthcare industry is undergoing massive consolidation, and hospital mergers and acquisitions are a concern among more than 60 percent of American adults, according to a new survey.

Just 55 percent of hospitals will earn a payment increase under the Medicare value-based purchasing program in 2019, according to CMS.

In the pediatric emergency department (ED), x-rays are often first read by non-radiologists and error rates are expected. But exactly how often are images misinterpreted and what affect does this have on patients?

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. has announced a new partnership with Intalere, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supply chain company, that will make Fujifilm’s endoscopy portfolio available to Intalere members at reduced price points.

Mary C. Mahoney, MD, was named chair of the RSNA Board of Directors at RSNA 2018 in Chicago. Mahoney will lead the board in presenting radiologic research, education and technologies “to meet the changing needs of RSNA members and to improve patient care.”

A cardiologist based in Elko, Nevada, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to prescribing two highly addictive drugs—oxycodone and hydrocodone—to patients over a five-month period without legitimate medical reasons, U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson announced.