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Healthcare is constantly changing, and the field of radiology is no exception. With new technologies, come new ways to diagnosis and treat diseases. We at Charlotte Radiology are pleased to be the area's imaging experts and connected to organizations who share our goal of bringing you the latest in imaging equipment and studies.
An inside look at Charlotte Radiology: Promoting an Image of Wellness.
Article: Promoting An Image of Wellness
Charlotte Radiology President Dr. Arl V. Moore named a 2008 Impact Health Care Leader by Charlotte Business Leader.
Article: Impact Health Care Leaders 2008
Charlotte Radiology Physician Dr. Christopher Ullrich, and head of the American College of Radiology's managed-care committee, quoted in Bloomberg article regarding Insurance Companies attempts to cut imaging costs.
Article: Medical Scans Waste $30 Billion a Year, Insurers Say
Charlotte Radiology's Drs. Hartley, Oliver, Talarico and Ullrich recognized as "Top Doctors" by Charlotte Magazine.
Article: Top Doctors 2008
Charlotte's First Comprehensive Imaging Center Closes; New Morrocroft Imaging Center Offers Patients More Options Under One Roof.
Press Release: A New Vision for Imaging in Charlotte
Charlotte Radiology and Carolinas Imaging Services Expanded Into Morrocroft; add more services in Ballantyne, Matthews and Northcross!
Charlotte Chamber: Charlotte Radiology Grows Into New Space
dBusinessNews: New facility offers patients more options under one roof
Press Release: Charlotte Radiology Grows Into New Space
Charlotte Radiology and Carolinas Medical Center are now among the cutting edge institutions in the country offering an advanced treatment for patients suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Press Release: Charlotte Radiology and Carolinas Medical Center Offer An Innovative New Treatment for Blood Clots
Article: Charlotte Radiology and Carolinas Medical Center Offer an Innovation New Treatment for Blood Clots
Dr. Arl Van Moore Jr. received the Silver Medal Award from the North Carolina Radiological Society at an April 12 award ceremony in Chapel Hill. The Silver Medal Award is given to physicians for their extraordinary service to the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Radiology. It is the highest honor of that the North Carolina Radiological Society gives.
dBusinessNews Article: Charlotte Radiology Doctor Awarded Highest State-level Professional Honor
Press Release: Charlotte Radiology Doctor Awarded Highest State-level Professional Honor
Article: CR Doctor Awarded Highest State-Level Professional Honor
Press release: Charlotte Radiology Takes Four out of Seven Marketing Awards
Press release: Large Scale, Historical Controlled Study Finds CAD Increases Sensitivity in Cancer Detection with Only a Small Increase in Recall Rate
Reuters Article: Computer-Aided Detection in Screening Mammography Enhances Performance of a Single Reader
DiagnosticImaging.com Article: Large screening mammography study restores faith in CAD
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has added Virtual Colonoscopy, also called CT Colonography, to its five-year colon screening guidelines, after a review of recent data that suggests CT Colonography is comparable to traditional colonoscopy for detecting cancer and polyps of significant size when state-of-the-art techniques are applied. The new guidelines for CT Colonography are also endorsed by the American College of Radiology and three major gastrointestinal societies: the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (AGSE), and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).
Currently, many health plans and Medicare are beginning to cover CT Colonography if a patient fails the conventional colonoscopy due to a known colonic lesion, structural abnormality or obstruction or technical difficulty that prevents adequate visualization of the entire colon. However, patients are encouraged to check with their individual plan regarding their coverage options.
These screening guideline changes will likely result in more health plans and insurers covering Virtual Colonoscopy as a screening tool for colon cancer, in addition to their current coverage for the exam as a follow up solution for failed colonoscopies.
For more information, please visit the Charlotte Radiology CT Colonography page
NY Times Article: Two Tests Added to Recommended List to Prevent or Detect Colorectal Cancer
ACS Article: Prevention the Focus of New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
As of December 21, Charlotte Radiology, in collaboration with Greensboro Radiology, has assumed radiology services at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden. The agreement, where the groups share the responsibility for radiology services, is the first of its kind.
The groups have a history of providing services to local hospitals. Charlotte Radiology provides radiology services to the Carolinas Health System hospitals, as well as several others and several outpatient imaging centers. Greensboro Radiology provides radiology services to the Moses Cone Health System, as well as Randolph Hospital, Chatham Hospital and several outpatient imaging centers.
The agreement allows the hospital to provide local service backed by access to more than 100 fellowship-trained, highly subspecialized radiologists at both practices. Through the use of secure information technology, scans conducted at Morehead can be read by radiologists in either Charlotte or Greensboro, if not read by the local radiologist.
Press release: Morehead Memorial Hospital Announces New Radiology Partnership
Press release: New partnership and technology improves patient care in North Carolina.
Keep a record of your X-ray history and before undergoing a scan, you should ask your physician:
- Why do I need this exam?
- How will having this exam improve my health care?
- Are there alternatives that do not use radiation which are equally as good (e.g.. MRI, ultrasound, etc.)
- Is this facility ACR accredited? (ensures that physician and staff meet education and training standards and that equipment is surveyed regularly by medical physicist to ensure that it is functioning properly)
ACR article: ACR Responds to NEJM Article on Radiation Risk Associated With CT Scans
Press release: Charlotte Radiology Honored as One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
The Charlotte Business Journal: Best Places to Work 2007
American Cancer Society Article: ACS Advises MRIs for Some at High Risk of Breast Cancer
Gastonia Charlotte Radiology Breast Center opens
Press release: Care Close To Home: New Breast Cancer Screening Center Opens in Gastonia
Article in Gaston Gazette: Charlotte Radiology will be Talbots' neighbor in Gastonia
