Dear Imaging Leaders Insider,
Malpractice risk is part of being a doctor, and although radiologists are among the least likely of physicians to be sued, at least half will be hit with a claim by the time they are 60. But there are ways to minimize the risk, particularly in CT, according to a presentation given at the recent 2014 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.
In this newsletter's Insider Exclusive, we're highlighting tips shared by Dr. Jeffrey Mendel of Tufts University on how to avoid malpractice claims. Click here to learn more.
When you've finished our featured article, check out the rest of the Imaging Leaders Digital Community:
- Get the scoop on the latest proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2015.
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- Read about new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force regarding ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- Discover why luxury cars were among the items seized after an imaging fraud bust in New Jersey.
As always, if you have a comment or report to share about any aspect of diagnostic imaging practice, management, administration, regulation, or financing, please contact me.
