February, 2023

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Approaching the Private Equity Job Offer

Ben White

Here are some thoughts from a seasoned radiologist who was there for the sale and just bailed from an unhealthy private equity-owned radiology practice. They’ve seen many trainees filter through the recruitment process recently as the group aggressively recruits to combat attrition, and they reached out with some brief advice on how to approach the contract/job when evaluating the offer to join a similar practice.

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Endovascular Management of Iatrogenic Arterial Injuries after Orthopedic Surgery of the Lower Limb

JVIR

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of embolization, and to identify the contributory factors of failures in patients treated for iatrogenic arterial injuries after orthopedic surgery of the lower limb.

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GA Health System to Deploy AI-Based Alzheimer’s Detection Tool

Health IT Analytics

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How to Business Date Successfully

MRI Network

Often when people are dating, they find it difficult to meet the right person. They can become discouraged and may even fall into the trap of settling for an unhealthy or destructive relationship. The same thing can happen with “business dating.” When you’re exploring the potential of an investor, a client, a supplier or an employee, the goal is the same – to assess the suitability of that person as a prospective partner or colleague.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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21st Century Cures Act Information

TRA Medical Imaging

What’s the 21st Century Cures Act? The 21 st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) is a United States federal law enacted at the end of 2016 and is designed to accelerate medical innovation, improve patient care, and provide better access to health information. One of the main provisions of this law is to improve electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchange to promote better care coordination and patient engagement.

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When Is a Breast Biopsy Needed?

Midstate Radiology Associates

A breast biopsy is often recommended when a breast exam identifies a lump, growth or other abnormality. Results can indicate the development of breast cancer or if a benign growth is present. What Is a Breast Biopsy? During a breast biopsy, a sample of tissue is removed for analysis. Imaging often guides the procedure to ensure the needle targets the precise location and provide a more accurate medical diagnosis.

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Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Translumbar Inferior Vena Cava Catheters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JVIR

To examine the reported adverse events associated with inferior vena cava (IVC) catheterization and investigate the reasons for discrepancies between reports.

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Predictive Analytics Tools Accurately Detect Pediatric Autism

Health IT Analytics

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Selling Your Brand Internally

MRI Network

Companies tend to relegate marketing to the realm of customers, focusing on how they can influence more people to buy what they are selling. But another market that’s just as important is your own employees – the people who present the brand to customers. Don’t ignore this critical constituency. Applying some of the principles of consumer advertising to internal marketing and communications can guide your employees to a better understanding of your brand vision.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Social Media Tips to Help Healthcare Facilities Connect with Patients

Vesta Teleradiology

Social media is an ever-changing landscape, but it remains one of the best ways for healthcare facilities to reach and engage with current and potential patients. If you’re a healthcare facility looking to get started on social media, here are a few tips to help. Listen First, Talk Later Before creating content or engaging with people on social media, listening and observing what’s already happening in your industry is essential.

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RANZCR CPD Requirements (2023)

MRI Online

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) recently updated their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for radiology professionals to better align with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) , and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). The new CPD requirements aim to promote the continuous learning and development of radiologists, ensuring that they remain up-to-date with the latest advancements and technologies in the field of radiology.

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Work from Home – Great Earnings Potential for Diagnostic Teleradiologist

ONRAD

Position Overview ONRAD is actively hiring board-certified Diagnostic Teleradiologists to join our fantastic team of physicians. Work from home, with no on-site requirement, state-of-the-art systems technology, 24/7/365 support, optional shift schedules, and world-class earnings potential. About ONRAD ONRAD provides customized teleradiology services, subspecialty teleradiology interpretations and quality.

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Endovascular Treatment of Acute Obstructive Shock Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Filter Thrombosis

JVIR

A 64-year-old woman presented with sudden-onset chest, back, and abdominal pain with progressive hemodynamic instability. Her medical history was significant for IVC filter placement without retrieval 12 years prior. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed interlobar and scattered segmental and subsegmental pulmonary embolism with no evidence of right heart strain (also confirmed on echocardiography), occlusive thrombosis of the IVC at the level of the filter extending inferi

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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WBCT and its Evolving Role in OA Research and Clinical Practice

CurveBeam AI

Key Points: Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can detect signs of osteoarthritis (OA), such as osteophytes, subchondral cysts, and joint space narrowing better than radiographs. Emerging evidence suggests WBCT reveals meniscal extrusion not detected by MRI and WBCT arthrography visualizes meniscal tears. In clinic, WBCT could expedite diagnosis and treatment of knee OA by identifying which patients are most likely to benefit from bracing surgery, and other biomechanical therapies.

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ICE2023: KMG’s Top 6 Takeaways

Kings Medical Group

The Imaging Conference and Expo 2023 (aka ICE2023) has come and gone. We got to see 440 of our favorite imaging directors, radiology administrators, imaging technologists and engineers, industry friends and the best imaging DJ a trade show could ever ask for: Lars Aagaard – if you don’t know him, you should. The Renaissance Nashville […] The post ICE2023: KMG’s Top 6 Takeaways appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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How Covid Impacted Vital Health Screenings

Vesta Teleradiology

So many aspects of our lives have changed since the outbreak of COVID19 ; shopping, working, education, entertainment, and our everyday lives look pretty different, even from a few years ago. The pandemic has also impacted our health and the way we approach medicine. Advancements in technology are moving quickly in medicine. Telehealth and remote medical services are becoming more mainstream, however, convincing patients to get health screenings, particularly for cancer, has become a challenge.

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Siemens Perspective 128 Slice CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

Siemens Perspective Overview The Siemens Perspective 128 slice CT scanner is a high-performance diagnostic imaging system that delivers exceptional image quality and clinical versatility. With its advanced detector technology and powerful X-ray tube, it provides high-resolution images of the human body in a fast and. Read more The post Siemens Perspective 128 Slice CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Navigating Your Remote Performance Review

MRI Network

If you’re one of the many people who are working remotely today, there’s probably a virtual performance review in your future. Although this might add to the normal anxiety that comes with an annual review, in reality, remote interviews are much the same as in-person performance reviews. You still need to prepare in advance for the discussion, so you know what you’re going to say, what you’re going to listen for, and what you’re going to ask.

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Internalization of an Excluded Bile Duct after Pancreaticoduodenectomy Using a Percutaneous Gun-Sight Approach

JVIR

The rendezvous technique may be used to perform percutaneous endoscopic hepaticojejunostomy as management for excluded or transected biliary duct leaks (1). However, endoscopy may not be feasible after pancreaticoduodenectomy. To avoid surgical reintervention, a percutaneous-only “extra-anatomic” technique, such as the “gun-sight” approach, may be used to create a bypass, as illustrated in this case report.

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REBEL Core Cast 96.0 – Acute Vision Loss I

REBEL EM

Take Home Points: Suspect glaucoma in any patient with an acute change in vision and get an intraocular pressure measurement First line treatment in acute angle closure glaucoma is a topical beta blocker Consider giant cell arteritis in patients with unilateral headache, jaw claudication and change in vision Don’t wait for the biopsy to start steroids in giant cell arteritis as this therapy is vision saving REBEL Core Cast 96.0 – Acute Vision Loss I Click here for Direct Download of the Po

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Introducing your new “My SonoSim” experience – for Individual HCPs

SonoSim

Your access to SonoSim is getting a whole new look. Introducing the all new My SonoSim Dashboard! Get ready for a more intuitive and accessible experience, along with some brand-new features. Highlights include: New Dashboard page with useful quick links, like in-progress courses and announcements Improved global navigation Access to Module Assignments, including task-based scanning.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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How Much Can I Bill Insurance For Digital X-Rays?

Maven Imaging

Insurance is not a simple cut-and-dry business. If it was, healthcare wouldn’t be so complex. When it comes time to bill for x-ray services, what can you expect to recoup? The answer depends on a variety of considerations.

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Siemens Definition AS Plus 128 Slice CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

Siemens Definition AS Plus Overview With its Stellar detector technology and high-performance gantry, it is able to capture high-quality images with excellent spatial resolution and low-contrast detectability. It also offers advanced cardiac imaging capabilities, dual energy imaging, and comprehensive post-processing tools, making it an ideal. Read more The post Siemens Definition AS Plus 128 Slice CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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How to Identify Your Next Career Move

MRI Network

If you’re considering a voluntary career change, you may not immediately know what specific direction you want to take. Before you take action, it’s helpful to reflect on where you’ve been in your career and whether the professional path you’re on is the right one. Look at what you have been doing day after day and determine whether those things play to your strengths or align with your goals.

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Retroperitoneal Major Hemorrhage from Iatrogenic Injury to the Testicular Artery Treated with Coil Embolization

JVIR

Injury to the testicular artery during abdominal or pelvic surgery is very uncommon, and as such, there are very few case reports on the management of such an injury and its effects on the testicle (1–3). Gelfoam was used in a case, which led to ischemia of the testicle, necessitating surgical removal (3). The use of coils has been reported in 3 cases with no adverse events; however, 2 of these cases were performed after orchiectomy, and in 1 case, no follow-up was performed to evaluate the test

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?