As oncology treatments continue to incorporate genomics, radiologists would benefit by becoming more familiar with the field, according to a clinical research review published Nov. 3 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer.
Category: Radiology
Radiology group to pay $8.8M in fraud case
Houston-based National Interventional Radiology Partners and its radiologist CEO have agreed to pay $8.8 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks and False Claims Act violations, according to an Aug. 20 Justice Department news release.
GE Healthcare, UC San Diego Health partner on female-specific imaging
GE HealthCare and University of California San Diego School of Medicine are partnering to investigate advanced magnetic resonance imaging protocols and techniques for female-specific diseases.
Moving radiology, other services out of hospitals could save up to $147B
Shifting radiology, imaging and other services out of the hospital could save the U.S. health system up to $147.7 billion in 2019 dollars annually, a recent study found.
Mercy hospital builds radiology suite with $5M Walmart donation
Rogers-based Mercy Northwest Arkansas received a $5 million gift from the Walmart Foundation to expand the hospital, including building a new interventional radiology suite.
Radiologist breaks ground on $250M health campus
Radiologist John Tentinger broke ground on a $250 million comprehensive healthcare campus in Urbandale, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported Aug. 2.
The sham peer review: a hidden contributor to the doctor shortage
Imagine you’ve worked in a clinical environment for an extended period. You might be a resident or fellow getting ready to graduate, an attending who has been operating for years, or a full-fledged partner in private practice. As your morning ala…
More than a doctor: My unexpected path to building a thriving business
When I was younger, I could not remember a time I wanted to be anything other than a doctor, and I thought this would satisfy all I wanted in my work life. Many years later, I realized I was yearning for a side gig. Based on the existence of more than …
Unmasking the profit-driven influence on American health care decisions
The practice of medicine has been significantly enhanced by advancing technology. However, even with four years of medical school and an MD degree, this only provides the foundation for what is needed to be a good doctor. A critically important skill i…
Clinical work to new horizons [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, David Fessell, a radiologist, and Todd R. Otten, a family physician, as they share their journeys and expertise. Discover their unique perspectives on…
