Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s hospital opened its new vascular and interventional radiology lab, ABC affiliate KCRG reported Jan. 21.
Category: Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering names breast imaging chief
New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has appointed Kimberly Feigin, MD, to serve as chief of the breast imaging service within the radiology department.
Geographic disparities in advanced cancer care: a call for innovation
Imagine two patients are diagnosed with liver cancer on the same day. Both have similar tumors and overall health. The only difference? Their zip codes. While we’d like to believe that all patients in the United States receive standardized care r…
North Carolina radiology group taps Optum leader for CEO
Raleigh, N.C.-based US Radiology Specialists named Caitlin Zulla its new CEO — the second CEO to be named in a year.
CDC eyes letting NPs, PAs read some radiology images
The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is considering allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to read some images.
Why cancer care needs more radiologists
Involving radiologists in the planning process for radiation therapy resulted in a higher rate of major changes to the plan — supporting the value of including the radiology department at the planning stage, a recent study found.
10 hospitals expanding radiology services
From newly installed MRI machines to entire imaging suites, here are ten hospitals expanding radiology services:
The radiologist shortage, explained
The physician shortage is a pressing concern for healthcare, with radiology among the specialties facing some of the most significant challenges.
How expert witness work can transform your career and life [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We speak with Gretchen E. Green, a radiologist and expert witness, about her journey from full-time clinical practice to building a fulfilling career that balances work, l…
Mammography services suspended at Missouri hospital
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has temporarily suspended mammography services at the Wes & Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion, located inside Freeman Women’s Center, also in Joplin.
