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AI is revolutionizing radiology workflow and patient care

Radiology Business

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in improving radiology workflow and patient care coordination. Nicholas Galante, MD, medical director of informatics at Radiology Associates of North Texas, recently discussed how technology from Viz.ai is transforming his radiology practice, enhancing efficiency, and ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.

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Consolidation reigns in radiation oncology

AuntMinnie

Solo practices in radiation oncology dropped significantly between 2015 and 2023, while the number of large practices increased by more than half, according to a study published March 4 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics. The finding supports the claim that radiation oncology is among the most consolidated specialties in health care, noted lead author Sifan Grace Lu, a medical student at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, and colleagu

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Radiologists aim to ‘take back the profession from Wall Street’ with launch of new private practice

Radiology Business

Kevin Kadakia, MD, MBA, and Tarang Patel, MD, officially announced the rollout of Radiology One March 1 with a team of 25-plus rads.

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ALS drug repurposed for PET imaging

Health Imaging

Researchers radiolabeled the drug so that they could follow its movement and breakdown in the body to help visualize areas of oxidative stress.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Open Loop Errors

Ben White

From “ The how we need now: A capacity agenda for 2025 and beyond ,” published by the Niskanen Center think tank: We need a new operating model for government if we are to restore our capacity to achieve our policy goals. This model must close the open loop we described in Part 3: a one-way system from law- and policy-making to implementation to real world outcomes that offers little space for learning and adjustment along the way.

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ARRS names Distinguished Educator Award winner

AuntMinnie

Tanya Moseley, MD, chief of breast imaging at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, has received the 2025 American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Distinguished Educator award. The honor recognizes outstanding individuals in the field of medical imaging who have a proven record of improving radiological education and remain committed to creating and implementing new and innovative educational activities.

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Generative AI increases efficiency, quality of radiology reports

Health Imaging

Experts note that multimodal GenAI presents a transformative opportunity to increase the efficiency and accuracy of radiologist reporting.

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Current Demands for Radiology Subspecialties

Ben White

As of this week, Independent Radiology features 125 private practices, which gives us an interesting look at a slice of the radiology job market. Here is the breakdown of subspecialty openings today: Mammo: 79% (99) Body: 78% (98) General: 71% (89) Neuro: 66% (83) MSK: 54% (67) VIR: 43% (54) Chest/Cardiovascular: 37% (46) NM/PET: 34% (42) Peds: 26% (32) Neuro IR: 6% (7) Off-hours positions are also plentiful with 39% (49) hiring swing shifts and 35% (44) hiring overnight radiologists.

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Lighting the way: How activated gold reveals drug movement in the body

ScienceDaily

Tracking targeted drug delivery is often a challenge due to limitations in the current imaging techniques. A recent study reports a breakthrough imaging technique that allows direct and highly sensitive tracking of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) inside the body. This novel technique, which uses neutron activation of gold, could revolutionize cancer drug delivery by enabling real-time visualization of the gold nanoparticles without external tracers.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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RadNet wants to increase imaging access via urgent care clinics, nonradiology physician groups

Radiology Business

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator recently inked a partnership with a Florida OB-GYN group and plans to "aggressively" pursue similar opportunities.

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NIH plans to tighten peer reviews for grants, research contracts

AuntMinnie

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks to consolidate its Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and centralize peer review of all applications for grants, cooperative agreements, and research and development contracts in an effort to save $65 million annually. In particular, eliminating NIH Institutes and Centers will cut duplicative efforts, the NIH said March 6.

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3D imaging reveals details of cranial bone aging

Health Imaging

A group of researchers used 3D imaging to examine changes in the skulls of mice as they age, revealing a new perspective on how older bones heal.

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Need for Speed? The Real Cost of Rushing Through Imaging Exams

Cassling's MRI

In the fast-paced world of medical imaging, theres a constant push to see more patients, complete exams faster, and keep up with demanding schedules. But what happens when speed starts to compromise patient care? This blog explores the real-life pressures that imaging technologists face, the hidden dangers of rushing, and practical ways to slow down while maintaining efficiency.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Repurposed ALS drug becomes imaging probe to help diagnose neurodegeneration

ScienceDaily

Scientists used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, offering a clear path to detecting neurological conditions.

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Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

Radiology Business

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

AuntMinnie

Its been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in the U.S., and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines.

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University of Missouri Health Care's 7T scanner joins exclusive ACR accreditation club

Health Imaging

There are fewer than 40 of these 7T MRI scanners in North America, and MU Health Cares is one of less than 10 to achieve ACR accreditation.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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How To Prevent MRI Accidents

Atlantis Worldwide

Did you know there are more than 30,000 MRI units installed worldwide? MRI exams are considered to be safer than CT scans or X-ray exams, as they are considered to be imaging without radiation.

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Study: Generative AI Model Reduces CXR Reading Time by 42 Percent

Diagnostic Imaging

In addition to a significant reduction of X-ray reading time, researchers found the use of multimodal generative AI assessment led to enhanced detection of pleural lesions and widened mediastinal silhouettes.

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Using CT imaging to opportunistically screen for osteoporosis could save Medicare upward of $2.5B

Radiology Business

Only about 11% to 18% of eligible patients receive recommended bone density scans, but CT images gathered for other purposes could fill this gap.

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Breast, colorectal cancer screening numbers rebound post-COVID

AuntMinnie

Breast and colorectal cancer screening in 2023 rebounded from declines during the COVID-19 pandemic and surpassed prepandemic screening estimates, according to findings published March 5 in JAMA. Yet researchers led by Jessica Star from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, GA, also found that cervical cancer screening numbers are still below prepandemic estimates, and that improvements in cancer screening rates were mostly seen in individuals with higher socioeconomic status.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Experts identify 'critical window' when early signs of neurodegeneration become visible on imaging

Health Imaging

These findings may lead to new screening guidelines that could change how imaging is utilized in the aging population.

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Warming Up Your CT Scanner Before You Use It

Atlantis Worldwide

Do you want to protect your investment in your CT Scanner? Of course you do. CT Scanners are very expensive to buy, repair and replace parts.

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New Analysis Forecasts Substantial Cost Savings with the Use of Photon Counting CT for CCTA

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of ultra-high-resolution photon-counting CT in the evaluation of stable chest pain may significantly reduce follow-up tests and invasive coronary angiography (ICA) procedures, possibly resulting in millions in health-care cost savings, according to a cost-effectiveness analysis presented recently at the European Congress of Radiology.

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Radiology pushes for doc fix as government funding deadline looms

Radiology Business

Momentum is building for the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, the AMA notes, with 99 bipartisan co-sponsors in the House.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?