Leaders at Radiology Partners recently detailed how they’re harnessing their considerable reach to improve care delivery. 

Since the American College of Emergency Physicians launched the effort, participating EDs have saved some $55 million from avoiding unnecessary imaging and hospitalizations. 

Such occurrences are relatively rare in radiology, but even one case of patient harm is too many, experts argue, underlining the importance of staying on top of this issue. 

Two separate radiology providers recently relaunched their mammography services following lengthy suspensions, triggered by FDA and ACR concerns. 

These measures were developed by a working group of clinicians and provide radiologists with a new opportunity to score incentives, officials said. 

Results from a high-profile breast cancer screening program in Ireland are adding more ammunition to the argument that radiologists need help. 

The finding was part of a larger exploration of healthcare waste, published recently by consulting firm Altarum. 

The clinical tool has facilitated 41 million reviews since its inception, but some doctors are still concerned about being punished for their mistakes, according to a new study.