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.

Newly created radiology residency program receives 750 applications for 7 slots
St. Luke's University Health Network recently launched its region's only accredited radiology residency program in response to booming demand for imaging.
PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’
Medical imaging machinery uses a lot of power, and the extent to which it quickens the pace of global warming is becoming clearer.
Rates of provider turnover, burnout ‘creating crises’ in radiology departments. Experts suggest a solution
Implementing a “positive leadership program” within Michigan Medicine’s Department of Radiology has led to improvements in workplace climate perception and employee engagement.
Rand releases bracing analysis of hospital prices; AHA repudiates approach, methodology
The Rand Corporation is reporting that, in 2022, employers and private insurers paid hospitals an average 254% more than what Medicare would have spent for the same services in the same facilities.
PaceMate names former Philips, BioTelemetry leader its new chief commercial officer
JR Finkelmeier has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare and medical device industries.

Radiology Coding Certification Board announces new interventional radiology credential

The Radiology Coding Certification Board (RCCB), a nonprofit radiology credentialing organization, announced this week that it has introduced a new credential for coders proficient in interventional radiology coding.

July 10, 2018

6 can't-miss sessions at AHRA 2018 in Orlando

It’s that time again! AHRA 2018, the annual meeting of AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, is just a few weeks away.

July 6, 2018

Melissa M. Chen named new chair of ACR CPFCC Economics Committee

The American College of Radiology’s Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care (CPFCC) announced Thursday, July 5, that Melissa M. Chen, MD, has been named the new chair of the CPFCC Economics Committee.

July 5, 2018

New Mexico hospital names imaging department after long-serving radiologist

Commissioners at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, showed their appreciation for Don Wolfel, MD, by naming its imaging department after the 26-year veteran.

July 5, 2018

As big changes come to radiology, leaders can’t forget about incremental innovation

Imaging leaders can create significant value by implementing incremental innovation at their radiology practices, according to a new study published by Radiology.

July 5, 2018

Newest board members to officially take office at 2018 AHRA Annual Meeting

The Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) announced this week that the newly elected members of its 2018-2019 Board of Directors will officially be installed on July 23 at the AHRA 2018 Annual Meeting in Orlando.

July 3, 2018

Jonathan R. Lindner elected president of American Society of Echocardiography

Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, was elected president of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) at the ASE’s 29th Annual Scientific Sessions in Nashville, Tennessee.

June 28, 2018

What does the rise of radiology fellowships mean for general radiologists?

Radiology fellowships are on the rise, meaning a greater demand for niche-trained imagers and a lesser demand for generalists—but the importance of general radiologists shouldn’t be underestimated, one group of researchers argue in this month’s Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 22, 2018

Leadership

Newly created radiology residency program receives 750 applications for 7 slots

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’

Rates of provider turnover, burnout ‘creating crises’ in radiology departments. Experts suggest a solution

Rand releases bracing analysis of hospital prices; AHA repudiates approach, methodology

PaceMate names former Philips, BioTelemetry leader its new chief commercial officer