Susan L. MurpheyUltrasoundLean principles and ergonomics aid imaging managementDiagnostic imaging practices have become increasingly difficult to manage, largely due to hard-hitting reimbursement cuts from the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA). At the same time, high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) among imaging professionals are costing employers billions of dollars a year. Blending ergonomics with lean process improvement helps reduce injuries and increase productivity, while improving the quality of patient care and the patient care experience.April 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 7: What to know about the ACP's breast cancer screening guidanceCarolyn Crandall, MD, talks new guidance by the ACP for breast cancer screening, which has drawn criticism from imaging societies.Practice ManagementMusculoskeletal strain affects majority of radiologistsDigital X-RayNew x-ray dataset helps clinicians develop pathology detection AIClinical NewsLI-RADS CT/MRI liver malignancy features show high interreader agreementSponsor ContentTurning Innovation into Everyday Efficiency
