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
Ultrasound Can Read Weight of Fetuses With FGR in Obese Moms
Findings show accurate estimated fetal weight for women in all body mass index subcategories
Surgery May Beat Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Analysis of 19 studies suggests surgery has an edge in survival
