CMS now requires hospitals and other healthcare settings to track radiation emitted from computerized tomography scans — a rule that has been met mostly with applause, alongside some criticism, KFF Health News reported March 12.
Category: Radiology
What HHS' cybersecurity rule could mean for radiology
The public comment for HHS’ proposed cybersecurity rule will end at midnight March 7. The rule aims to revise existing security standards “to better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information,” a…
Private equity trends in radiology: What to know
Just over 70% of all private equity-employed radiologists in the U.S. work for a single physician-owned practice, El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners, according to a study published March 5 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
How systems are managing the radiologist shortage
A radiology shortage has been plaguing health systems for a few years and is expected to get worse in coming years — but systems are making changes to reduce its impact.
How St. Tammany Health is enhancing radiology workflows
Covington, La.-based St. Tammany Health System has partnered with software company Inflo Health to enhance the system’s radiology services, according to a Feb. 20 news release shared with Becker’s.
Canon deepens Cleveland Clinic partnership with $34M facility
Canon Healthcare USA, a subsidiary of Canon, will establish its U.S. headquarters in a Cleveland Clinic-adjacent building located in the Cleveland Innovation District.
Why many hospitals refuse to pay market value for radiology until it’s too late
Nationwide, radiology groups are approaching hospitals and asking for massive subsidies to maintain their radiology coverage. Much of the time, hospital administrators and CEOs balk and would prefer to drag their feet or try to replace the group rather…
Essentia Health expands medical imaging with $2M Helmsley grant
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health has received more than $2 million from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to expand the system’s medical imaging services throughout North Dakota.
UMass Memorial radiology leader named chief of medical affairs
Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Healthcare has appointed Steven Baccei, MD, as chief of medical affairs.
Radiologists, pathologists team up to improve patient care: Sylvester Cancer Center
Radiologists at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have found benefit in collaborating with pathologists under a new pilot program aimed at improved patient care.
