Author Archives: Guest Blogger

Radiology in 2012: New Year, Old Challenges

The more things change, the more they stay the same…an old saying that seems appropriate as we head into 2012. Last year radiology faced dramatic challenges coping with reimbursement reductions. This year we are again facing reductions from CMS, surely … Continue reading

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Caught in the Crossfire: Mammography and Women’s Health

Over the past several years, the rate at which articles describing, almost alternately, the benefits and risks of screening mammography, seems to have significantly increased. Some of the articles have shed more light on this valuable examination, better defining its … Continue reading

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Video: How vRad Supports Radiology Practices

As radiology groups get larger, Dr. Tim Myers says vRad can provide a higher level of service that is important to radiology practices. vRad’s technology ensures radiologists can transfer images between all of the hospitals they serve and images are … Continue reading

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Teleradiology: Advanced Technology Improves Healthcare Quality

A recent article printed in the consumer press painted a very negative picture of teleradiology. Like many inflammatory articles in the media, it was based on a few facts, but ignored many others. The result was a misleading conclusion that … Continue reading

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