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Are patients satisfied with interventional radiology experiences?

AuntMinnie

Interventional radiologists who excel in communication, positive outcomes, and cultural competence receive high patient ratings, according to a study presented at the recent RSNA meeting. Variables included the rating, wait time, insurance accepted, patient satisfaction, cultural competency, procedural outcomes, and physician demographics.

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Breast, colorectal cancer screening numbers rebound post-COVID

AuntMinnie

Improving patient communication around cancer screening and providing patient navigators to assist with the structural and cost barriers to screening are two ways health systems can help with successful screening rebounds, Star told AuntMinnie.com. This did not significantly change in individuals without insurance.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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AuntMinnie.com · Minnies 2023 - Most Influential Radiology Researcher Runner Up: Emily Conant, MD, University of Pennsylvania Most Effective Radiology Educator Minnies 2023 Winner: Christine "Cooky" Menias, MD, Mayo Clinic - Arizona Christine "Cooky" Menias, MD. Cooky’s tough love: It takes time to become an excellent radiologist.

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Radiology among least affected services during Ukraine war

AuntMinnie

Also, cyberattacks which Pidvalna described as “frequent” have made communication with patients difficult. “We Pidvalna is a member of the editorial board for the journal European Radiology, as well as the Ukrainian delegate and educational committee member for the European Society of Radiology.

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Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Hospitals: Promoting Health Equity

MRI Network

A comprehensive health literacy initiative can go much further than educating patients about the effects of certain lifestyle choices. million speak Arabic Hospitals need to offer access to language services so healthcare providers can communicate with their patients. speak English, the country doesn’t have an official language.

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Coding for enhanced interventional radiology reimbursement

AuntMinnie

Just as physicians undergo continuing medical education, your coders should also be updated annually and have reference materials available to them. Communication, ensuring that all providers and staff understand their role in assuring compliance and maximizing revenue.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics and PETNET Solutions Inc, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Announce U.S. Commercial Availability of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection for PET Imaging of Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

“Our product introduction plan for POSLUMA includes practical education programs for physicians and staff at imaging centers to educate them on the appropriate use of POSLUMA, including image acquisition and reader training programs to help ensure the best information is available to inform patient care.