A radiologist’s two-word answer — “culture and ownership” — explains why AI and innovation in medical imaging transform some health systems and stall in others.
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The people closest to you are not always the people carrying the most load. The people who speak up most are not always the strongest contributors. And the people you see least may be the ones keeping your department running with the least amount of friction.
In today’s fast-paced and often high-pressure work environments, the term “micromanagement” has become a bit overused. A replacement term I’ve heard a few people use lately is “helicopter manager,” and frankly, I like it because it provides good imagery.
In one of the largest studies to date, researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and coronary atherosclerosis and found that even at moderate levels, long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease.
What began as a highly specialized field focused on maintaining individual systems has evolved into a complex, interconnected discipline that touches nearly every corner of healthcare.
We have attempted to simplify how ultrasounds work, define what probes are used for different studies, and cover some common failures to help.
When you’re leading in a high-demand environment (hello, imaging), your nervous system spends most of the day in a high-alert, high-decision state.
“The Rad Position,” now in its second season, features guests from across the profession, including members of the ASRT board of directors, ASRT staff, leading experts and other voices shaping the field.
For the radiology director, the challenge of the current decade is not merely the adoption of technology, but the stewardship of its integrity.
Gallup reports that 76% of employees feel burned out at least sometimes, while 28% say they feel burned out “very often” or “always.” Additionally, burned out employees call in sick far more often than the norm.
