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Metabolic MRI technique shows promise in Alzheimer’s patients

AuntMinnie

Deuterium metabolic imaging (DMI) was highly aligned with F-18 FDG-PET -- a cornerstone of dementia diagnostics -- in patients with Alzheimer's disease in a study published April 8 in Radiology. The finding is a significant step forward for the emerging technique, even though it did not help differentiate participants with and without the disease, noted lead author Nikolaj Bgh, MD, PhD, of Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, and colleagues.

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Radiology Quality Police

Ben White

What is quality care, and how do you define it? I suspect for most people that quality is like pornography in the classic Supreme Court sense you know it when you see it. But quality is almost assuredly not viewed that way when zoomed out to look at care delivery in a broad, collective sense. Instead, its often reduced to meeting a handful of predetermined outcome or compliance metrics, like pneumonia readmission rates or those markers of a job-well-done as defined in the MIPS program.

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Teleradiology misread lawsuit results in over $15M jury award

AuntMinnie

A heightened gross negligence standard's applicability to teleradiologists covering the hospital emergency department may have influenced a $15.5 million jury award in a Georgia radiology malpractice lawsuit, according to a report published April 4 by Law.com. The case stemmed from an overnight remote radiology read for Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) in 2018.

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Dealing with an ABR Core Exam Failure

Ben White

Firstly, it should almost go without saying, but: you can do this. I’d also like to acknowledge that nothing below is particularly noteworthy or novel advice. The Core Exam is like the other high-stakes multiple choice exams youve taken except for the fact that it has more pictures. And, of course, the question of how to pass the Core Exam after a failure is mostly the same as asking how to pass it in the first place.

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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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First X-rays taken in space mimic historic first radiograph captured on earth

Health Imaging

The image was taken during SpaceXs recent Fram2 mission aboard the Crew DragonResiliencespacecraft.

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IntelePACS: Your Unified Solution for Smarter Imaging 

Intelerad

As imaging volume and complexity increase, the ability to manage imaging data with speed, accuracy, and flexibility is a clinical imperative. For many hospitals, fragmented systems, inefficient workflows, and limited interoperability remain stubborn obstacles. Thats where IntelePACS comes in. Built as an end-to-end imaging solution, IntelePACS helps hospitals consolidate their imaging infrastructure into one centralized, cloud-based platform, eliminating silos and delivering a seamless experien

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Part II: ‘Spectral x-ray’ technology key in space mission

AuntMinnie

The Fram2 mission splashed down safely on April 4 at 9:19 a.m. PT off the coast of Oceanside, CA, counting among its accomplishments the first use of an x-ray machine in space. While the mission provided a striking in-flight image , the spectral imaging capabilities of the ultraportable x-ray machines detector offer researchers a much deeper dive into human anatomy, according to Karim Karim, PhD, chief technology officer of KA Imaging.

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New Orleans police searching for missing radiologist

Health Imaging

Authorities are asking for help as they search for PaulRodrigue, MD, 43, who has been missing for more than a week.

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Medicare instructs contractors to begin covering CT colorectal cancer screening

Radiology Business

CMS emphasized that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for the exam, noting that MACs have until July 1 to comply with the change.

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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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How to Deal With the Digital Noise in Recruiting w/ Trish Banister

MRI Network

Over the last decade, the way people hire and apply for jobs has changed significantly. Weve gone from paper resumes and applying in person, to digital resumes and virtual hiring processes. Recruiters and hiring authorities used to be able to talk to every candidate, now candidates are lucky to even get a reply. At the heart of much of the change is the fact that were dealing with a lot more digital noise than we ever have before.

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Does the Continuing Resolution do anything for radiology?

AuntMinnie

The Medicare reimbursement rates for 2025 remain unchanged as a result of the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the U.S. Congress and signed on March 15. Thus, the downward spiral of Medicare reimbursement continues with physicians receiving nominally 2.83% less this year than in 2024. Radiology practices will see somewhat different results depending on their practice pattern, as we reported in our recent article analyzing the real impact of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

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Radiology Surge Pricing

Ben White

As we discussed in The Necessity of Internal Moonlighting , you can regularly need some extra manpower to maintain turnaround times or mitigate misery without the need for a full additional FTE shift on the schedule (or, alternatively, where you do need some real shiftwork but don’t want to press people into service without additional reward).

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AI ups breast cancer detection post-mastectomy

Health Imaging

Even with thorough treatment and surgery, women with a personal history of breast cancer are at increased risk of developing second cancers in the future.

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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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Medicare Advantage fails to cut radiation therapy costs, despite heavy prior authorization burden

Radiology Business

MA cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy tallied higher spending and longer average treatment duration compared to their counterparts on traditional Medicare.

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Insights from ACC 2025: How Aidoc Is Shaping the Future of AI in Cardiovascular Care

Aidoc

This years American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference brought industry leaderstogether to learn about the latest advancements in cardiovascular care. This event was packed with innovation, especially regarding AI and its growing role in healthcare. Here are some of the key takeaways. Aidocs Product Highlights: CAC Patient Management and Automating Echocardiograms At ACC, we showcased Aidocs Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Patient Management Solution , which helps identify at-risk individuals

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Sales Advice

Ben White

Giving advice and selling can’t be the same thing. Nassim Taleb, pithily summarizing a lot of problems. For example, the core problem of much of the financial planning industry. The post Sales Advice first appeared on Ben White.

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Why researchers believe silver nanoparticles could 'revolutionize' medical imaging

Health Imaging

Researchers at Oregon State University are working on developing a way to make contrast agents more targeted.

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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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Moral distress is ‘pervasive’ in radiology, with 4 primary causes

Radiology Business

Common drivers include performing an unsafe number of studies, lack of administrative support and pressure to conduct unnecessary imaging.

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Radiology Reimagined: UConn Health's AI Journey

Aidoc

In the rapidly evolving field of radiology, embracing innovation is key to staying ahead and delivering exceptional patient care. UConn Health, under the leadership of Leo J. Wolansky, MD, Professor and Chair of Radiology and Section Head of Neuroradiology, has firmly positioned itself as an early adopter of AI. I recently spoke with Dr. Wolansky about UConn Health’s initial mindset, the tangible impact of AI and his advice for other healthcare facilities considering this transformative te

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CPT codes approved for AI-assisted cardiac risk assessment

AuntMinnie

The CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved two new Category III CPT codes for AI-assisted cardiac risk analysis in its February meeting. The newly approved CPT codes (X409T and add-on code X434T) for reporting noninvasive assessment of cardiac risk derived from augmentative software analysis will be published on the AMA website by July 2025 and will be effective on January 1, 2026.

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What New Interventional Radiology Research Reveals About Treatment for Breast Cancer Liver Metastases

Diagnostic Imaging

Emerging research from the recent Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) conference suggests the combination of transarterial radioembolization (TARE) and immunotherapy may offer improved three-year survival outcomes for patients with breast cancer and liver metastases.

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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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Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring

Health Imaging

It is estimated that the patient was in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes before his deteriorating condition was noticed by the technologist.

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Radiology Business Management Association names annual award winners, new board

Radiology Business

Sara Nofziger-Drew, vice president of revenue cycle services for R1 RCM, took home the RBMA's top honor, the prestigious Calhoun Award.

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SCAI Scientific Sessions, May 1-3, 2025

Omega Medical Imaging

Every year, SCAI Scientific Sessions brings together the interventional cardiology community from around the world to share the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise. Combining knowledge with insight and practical advice, the 2025 program will feature: Omega will be available to discuss the Soteria.AI Image-Guided Cardiac System.

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IMV: PET procedure volumes continue strong growth trend

AuntMinnie

Overall PET procedure volumes increased by 12.2% in 2024 compared with 2023, according to the newly published IMV 2025 PET Market Summary Report. Over the same period between the two years, the average number of PET scans performed per installed fixed PET/CT systems increased by 8.2% -- a finding that indicates that much of the increased procedure volumes have been absorbed by existing PET system capacity.

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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?