Outside the world of radiology, there seems to be a growing perception that imaging is nothing more than a commodity. It’s important for the radiology community to vigorously refute this notion.

In seeking internal uniformity of reporting language, recommendations from program administration and repeated reminders to faculty and trainees can help eliminate unclear terminology, though a small percentage of providers will be slow to change, according to an article published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, one of the nation’s leading health care socioeconomic research organizations, today announced the awarding of six research grants to support studies of the role of diagnostic imaging in today’s changing health care payment and delivery structures.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) focus on multiple-procedure payment reductions (MPPRs) as a way to curb imaging growth is one of radiology's greatest challenges, according to an article published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Utilization of laboratory diagnostic tests can be lowered if clinicians are presented with test fees at order entry, according to a study published online April 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Another Tax Day has come. This year brings a bitter reminder of the perils of U.S. tax policy, particularly the ill-conceived medical device tax. The tax has gobbled an estimated $450 million from manufacturers’ pockets since Jan. 1. While costs could hit $2 billion annually, the true costs in terms of foregone opportunity in medical advances could be incalculable. In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Siemens Healthcare CEO Gregory Sorenson makes an impassioned appeal on behalf of current and future patients for the repeal of the tax.

A former radiology resident diagnosed with insomnia is suing Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The suit claims that the medical center violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to accommodate for her condition and requiring her to take overnight call shifts.