Richard Duszak MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) To develop programs to cultivate trainee and staff radiologist non-clinical interests in practice management, economics, and health policy, and apply newly acquired knowledge and insights into current and future practice. 2) To help radiologists at all levels in academic medical centers understand the complex environment in which health care services are delivered and the roles and relationships of various stakeholders including professional societies, private and academic practices, hospitals and health systems, payers, governmental bodies and private sector industry. 3) To guide radiology residency programs in fulfilling new formal residency training requirements in non-interpretative skills as they pertain to healthcare economics and practice management.

As healthcare delivery systems undergo rapid and dramatic changes, the need for dynamic physician leadership in both academic and private practice settings has increased. Traditional graduate medical education curricula have often left young radiologists ill-equipped to address complex issues related to practice management, health policy and economics. Given the many leadership opportunities available for practicing radiologists, additional education and training in these areas should enhance their effectiveness as clinical and non-clinical leaders to positively impact healthcare systems through appropriate use and integration of medical imaging. This course is intended to introduce such educational opportunities at the resident, fellow, and attending radiologist level and share the early experience of several academic medical centers in these pursuits.

Duszak, R, Business Education in Academic Radiology: New Imperatives for the New World of Healthcare.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000634.html