Motivation and compensation in academic radiology.

As radiologists are increasingly faced with the challenges of rising demand for imaging services and staff shortages, the implementation of incentive plans in radiology is gaining importance. A key factor to be considered while developing an incentive plan is the strategic goal of the department. In academic radiology, management should decide whether it will reward research and teaching productivity in addition to clinical productivity.

Practice management performance indicators in academic radiology departments.

Purpose: To determine the management performance indicators most frequently utilized in academic radiology departments in the United States.

Materials And Methods: This investigation met the criteria for an exemption from institutional review board approval. A cross-sectional study in which a validated national survey was sent to members of the Society of Chairmen of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) was conducted.

Radiology scheduling: preferences of users of radiologic services and impact on referral base and extension.

Rationale And Objectives: To study end-user attitudes and preferences with respect to radiology scheduling systems and to assess implications for retention and extension of the referral base. A study of the institution's historical data indicated reduced satisfaction with the process of patient scheduling in recent years.

Methods: Sixty physicians who referred patients to a single, large academic radiology department received the survey.