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Radiologist faces $6.1M suit over false claims

AuntMinnie

Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania has sued an interventional radiologis.

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4 ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in radiology

AuntMinnie

Thiel and colleagues performed an LCA in April 2023 of the diagnostic radiology practice of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Use of PACS made up 11% of departmental greenhouse gas emissions (0.48 Of these emissions, MRI was responsible for 48% (2.2 kt CO 2 e) and CT for 24% (1.1 kt CO 2 e). kt CO 2 e). kt CO 2 e).

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Radiology practices hurt by paltry practice expense payments

AuntMinnie

Direct PE includes clinical staff labor; disposable medical supplies; and equipment such as PACS, CT, and MRI equipment. PEs account for close to 70% of total RVU in radiology, compared with 45% across the MPFS in general, according to the team.

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Shutting down angio systems reduces environmental impact

AuntMinnie

The finding is from a study at Ulm University Medical Center in Ulm, Germany, and highlights an effective strategy for mitigating the environmental impact of angio systems in interventional radiology (IR) departments, noted presenter Billurvan Taskin, MD, and colleagues.

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AuntMinnie 2003: SalaryScan survey: Subspecialization pays off for radiology professionals

AuntMinnie

radiologic technologist salaries by subspecialization Subspecialization Average base salary No specialization $40,919 Nuclear medicine/PET $58,820 Ultrasound $53,668 MRI $51,919 Interventional radiology $49,766 CT $47,085 Mammography $44,839 Note: Salaries are for all U.S. over those who reported no subspecialization.

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The radiologist in 2040

Radiology Cafe

Radiology in the past 20 years has seen the advent of new modalities such as MRI and nuclear imaging, an increase in the safety and resolution of CT and the establishment of interventional radiology as a vital service. Interventional radiology has struggled to secure its established position today.

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The Future of Radiology With AI

Aidoc

The Impact of AI on Radiology Workflows AI integration in radiology workflows, particularly with PACS and RIS, enhances the overall efficiency and effectiveness of radiology departments. AI continuously analyzes data, ensuring that urgent cases are flagged and prioritized, thereby reducing the workload on radiologists.