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Health systems and radiology departments continue to face the ongoing challenges of burnout and financial constraints, both of which have been exacerbated by a global pandemic. We know, for example, that the American College of Radiology has adopted CDC guidance to reschedule non-urgent outpatient screening, such as mammography, and interventional procedures. The economic effects are […]

The sudden and disruptive hard pivot that radiologists made as the COVID-19 pandemic struck early in the spring was more than just a series of necessary adaptations. It also signaled the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives that were underway in radiology and other areas of healthcare before the pandemic. Now, radiology practices are highly motivated […]

In late March, as New York City prepared for a surge in patients with COVID-19, officials from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers partnered to create thousands of additional patient care beds over just a couple of weeks. Supporting this plan meant dedicating space within the city’s iconic Javits Center to establish a temporary […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic engulfed hospitals across the country, radiology department leaders had to make a hard and immediate pivot to have their teams work safely from home within a matter of days. That entailed transforming established work routines built around multiple on-site systems to work effectively from multiple locations away from the normally bustling […]

Easy access to detailed analytics is something most of us take for granted. That’s true in nearly every aspect of our business and personal lives, from sales and P&L reports, to web and social media analytics, to home banking apps, and even our workout routines and favorite sports. That’s why it’s so ironic that physicians, […]

In my last blog entry, I shared how care facilities of all sizes have made the Nuance PowerShare Network the largest image-sharing network in America. The network has even grown since then and now serves more than 6,400 facilities spanning nearly 25,000 physicians and more than 26,000 patients exchanging almost 1.5 million studies each month. […]

We all recognize the value and importance of networking in our personal and professional lives because of the connections we can make to gain access to useful information and resources. While networking seems to come more easily or naturally to some, it actually takes purposeful, continuous effort to build and maintain a robust network. Those […]

Imagine that you are a busy professional whose very long days are packed with a mix of routine and critical time-sensitive tasks, each of which requires close attention and thorough and accurate paperwork. One day you learn that powerful new tools can help you get more work done in less time with improved quality and […]

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This content was also published in Health Data Management on November 28, 2018 and is co-authored with Dr. William Boonn, CMIO, Nuance Healthcare. As healthcare’s technology pioneers, radiologists are following the ongoing development and design of artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect abnormalities in diagnostic images with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. It’s increasingly […]

There are two things that have long been true about incidental findings and follow-up recommendations in radiology reports. First, they are exceedingly common. Second, they are often not completed: 30% to 70% of follow-up recommendations are “lost” or never completed for reasons unrelated to physician skill, but from a mix of systemic and technology limitations. […]

I have a prediction for the adoption of AI in radiology in 2019: radiologists not only will adopt workflow-integrated AI solutions in increasing numbers, they will accelerate development and application of these solutions throughout the healthcare value chain. I base that on three observations from last month’s RSNA conference in Chicago: There’s been a sea […]