Provider Volume Affects Outcome in IMRT for Head, Neck Cancer
Improved survival for patients treated by higher-volume radiation oncologists
Review: Interventions Can Cut Inappropriate Cardiac Imaging
Significantly reduced odds of inappropriate imaging with interventions using physician audit, feedback
December 2015 Briefing – Radiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Radiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015
More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout
Breast CA Detection Comparable for Ultrasound, Mammography
But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find
Higher Hospital Prices in U.S. ‘Monopoly Markets’
Hospital prices positively associated with indicators of hospital market power
Specific, Consistent ICD-10 Coding Key to Timely Payments
Tips to prevent denials include checking EHR selection against documentation, being specific
Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester
Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
Affordable Care Act Has Improved Access to Care, Affordability
However, gaps in access to care and affordability still seen, especially for low-income adults
Ultrasound Findings in Invasive Breast CA Link to Histopathology
Histopathologic patterns, breast cancer biomarkers determine differences in findings on imaging
