Stories by Elina Mitchell
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Varian Medical Systems Varian Medical Systems is showcasing a full spectrum of X-ray imaging solutions
by Elina Mitchell 03/04/2015
A people-focused approach to care
by John W. Mitchell 09/19/2022Q&A with Kidada Hawkins, president at BayCare Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital
Leading with transparency
by John W. Mitchell 07/20/2022Q&A with George Von Mock, CEO of Hansen Family Hospital
Hospital equipment installs still feeling pandemic impact
by John W. Mitchell 05/20/2022Discussing logistics with some of the best medical equipment movers in the country
Meeting healthcare challenges with an inspired workforce
by John W. Mitchell 04/20/2022Why one healthcare CEO made the well-being of his team a top priority
Three key steps to securing clinical assets
by John W. Mitchell 04/20/2022Insight from David Phillips, service marketing leader for customer services at Philips Healthcare North America
Staying nimble to manage pandemic staffing pressure
by John W. Mitchell 03/21/2022First person insight on staying afloat in uncertain times
Addressing burnout among mid-career radiologists at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/08/2021Higher work demands are coupling with understaffing
A success story in advocating for better radiology insurance coverage
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2021How a coalition was able to overturn a policy that was bad for pediatric patients
Lowering CT repeat rates and improving throughput
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2021Repeat CT scans are occurring daily at most medium-to-large imaging facilities
Highlighting the pandemic's emotional cost to 'superhero' staff at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/30/2021Burnout rates as high as 76% in some localities, up from 44% in 2017
Reframing cybersecurity as a patient safety issue at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/30/2021Addressing security vulnerabilities to reduce the chances of delayed treatment
RSNA president's address: Assessing the impact of COVID-19, and the importance of patient experience
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2021The role of imaging must evolve from two different top-level perspectives
AI breaks new ground in radiology value-based care delivery
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2021High-value imaging starts with eliminating unnecessary scans
The importance of monitoring MR chillers in unprecedented times
by John W. Mitchell 08/19/2021All signs point toward the value of remote monitoring
Philips vendor neutral cybersecurity
by John W. Mitchell 07/20/2021It’s no secret that healthcare cyberattacks are on the rise
New imaging installs rally as budgets recover from pandemic punch
by John W. Mitchell 05/18/2021Assessing the toll COVID-19 has taken on capital equipment purchasing
Embarking on a new leadership role during the pandemic
by John W. Mitchell 04/19/2021Q&A with Laureen Driscoll, president of MultiCare’s Tacoma General and Allenmore Hospitals
What does it take to be a strong leader in the imaging department?
by John W. Mitchell 03/22/2021Q&A with Dr. Kernesha Weatherly, interim co-senior director of Radiology, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
What were hospital executives focused on in 2020?
by John W. Mitchell 01/19/2021A look back at some of our 2020 Hospital Spotlight highlights
Price transparency efforts and healthcare consumerism update at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2020Out-of-pocket costs are up 63% over five years, as wages have only increased 11%
RSNA president shares four tips for equalizing care opportunities
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2020Opening session emphasizes humanity in face of pandemic, other challenges
Portable ultrasound key in solving imaging’s 'wicked problem'
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2020Understanding the incentives for bringing imaging where it's needed most
Pandemic adds fuel to remote telemonitoring demand: MedTech panel
by John W. Mitchell 10/08/2020Adoption of telehealth may be one silver lining to the pandemic
FDA discusses regulatory lessons from COVID-19 in town hall discussion
by John W. Mitchell 10/06/2020Acknowledging the importance of flexibility and better engagement with developers
Supply chain lessons from COVID-19 at 2020 MedTech Conference
by John W. Mitchell 09/29/2020What does it take to keep the supply chain unbroken during a public health crisis?
Scans are down but there’s no off-season for MR cooling
by John W. Mitchell 08/19/2020Maintaining the 'keep cold' components of your scanner
Good planning — especially during a pandemic — is key in mobile imaging projects
by John W. Mitchell 05/08/2020A look at the trends impacting mobile and modular imaging utilization in the U.S.
MITA asks FDA to speed up review of mobile imaging tools in radiology
by John W. Mitchell 04/06/2020A 'key component' for getting emergency imaging where it's needed most
Infusion pumps are getting smarter and safer
by John W. Mitchell 01/14/2020Smarter and more simple solutions are reducing the risk of dosing errors
Radiologists should consider vaping in patient history
by John W. Mitchell 12/05/2019Causes injury to small airways and surrounding lung tissue
Ready or not, informatics is now driving radiology
by John W. Mitchell 12/04/2019Discussing pathways for greater education among radiologists at RSNA
Addressing legal challenges and precautions for radiologists
by John W. Mitchell 12/04/2019Retention concerns and the issue of liability, addressed at RSNA
Quantifying imaging value with the use of cost-effectiveness analyses
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2019At RSNA, experts discuss the benefits of framing benefits in CEA models
Will focused ultrasound play a critical role in treating Alzheimer's disease?
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2019Crossing the blood brain barrier to deliver effective therapy at RSNA
The success of AI will depend on validated public data sets
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2019Experts at RSNA share insights on ushering in the next wave of algorithms
What factors impact a radiology facility's decision to put itself up for sale?
by John W. Mitchell 12/02/2019Discussing the rise in privatization of radiology practices at RSNA
Brachytherapy could make skin cancer treatment faster and easier
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2019Administered in six weekly, three-minute sessions
Addressing the ethical challenges of AI at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2019Currently 65 percent of patients are uncomfortable with AI
Switch to 12-hour emergency surgical call yields notable benefits
by John W. Mitchell 11/05/2019Researchers show that the 24-hour call model may be less efficient
CT trends from four angles
by John W. Mitchell 10/29/2019AI applications to legislative challenges, to calls for standardization and problematic trends
Neglect and indifference are often the root cause of MR cooling failures
by John W. Mitchell 09/20/2019Insights on coldheads, compressors and chillers
UK team develops 3D computing MR technique to bypass gadolinium in heart study
by John W. Mitchell 08/29/2019Could reduce patient time undergoing scans and improve outcomes
The ever-evolving CT tube market
by John W. Mitchell 07/23/2019Whether OEM or third-party: when it comes to tubes the customer is king
Ethics in artificial intelligence — many questions, but few answers
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2019Sharing patient data to build more comprehensive algorithms
Radiologists voice workload frustration in research report released at SIIM
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2019Using AI to put voice reporting into structural data could ease issue
When it comes to enterprise imaging, having a 'vision' is the easy part
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2019Experts share frontline experiences at the SIIM meeting
Blockchain may be the next great thing in healthcare — or not
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2019Cutting through the 'mysticism' of blockchain at SIIM
A functional imaging IT contract enhances vendor performance over the long haul
by John W. Mitchell 07/01/2019Three questions with four experts at SIIM
Cardiology occupies a unique space in medical informatics
by John W. Mitchell 06/28/2019Looking at enterprise imaging and informatics through the lens of cardiology at SIIM