AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Sandy Coffta.

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Ben White

JANUARY 5, 2024

A brief and hopefully final private equity in radiology post for now. The generally accepted meaning of an independent practice is a business owned and operated entirely by its physicians (and not a hospital, health system, or other business/corporate entity). Physicians are the minority owners of Radiology Partners.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 8, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 03/08/2024 - 22:02 March 9, 2024 — DeepTek.ai, a leading medical imaging AI company, will showcase its groundbreaking US FDA -cleared chest X-ray reporting AI solution, Augmento X-Ray , at the upcoming HIMSS 2024 conference, taking place March 12th-14th, 2024, at booth #4661. DeepTek.ai

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Who made it to the final round in the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com 's event recognizing excellence in radiology? Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. The Minnies finalists were drawn from over 200 candidates across 15 categories.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:20 March 26, 2024 — Robert J. Other incoming officers of SIR’s 2024–2025 Board of Directors include President-elect Robert A. Sabri, MD, FSIR , MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ; and Immediate Past-president Alda L.

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Interventional Radiology Radiology Education Healthcare 116

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

but votes were still being counted for the 2024 edition of the Minnies. With 100% of precincts now reporting, we’re finally ready to declare this year’s winners in our annual awards program recognizing excellence in radiology. The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology.

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Radiologist Education Clinic Radiology 144

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Radiology staff at the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv are making steady progress with their plan to restore normal service after a devastating missile attack. On July 9, 2024, AuntMinnieEurope.com posted an article about the extensive damage caused to Ukraine's largest pediatric hospital.

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Hospital Ultrasound Global Radiology Radiologist 111

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Finally, we provide a sampling of interventional radiology research, which is also largely concerned with reducing patient radiation. Here, we’ve highlighted just a small sample of digital x-ray presentations scheduled for RSNA 2024. You can also view the complete 2024 scientific and educational program on the RSNA website.

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X-ray Radiation Hospital Clinic 105

Imaging Technology

MARCH 25, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:00 March 25, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) presented its highest honor, the SIR Gold Medal , to Fred T. These awards acknowledge distinguished and extraordinary service to SIR or to the specialty of interventional radiology. MD ; Albert A. Nemcek, Jr., Nemcek, Jr.,

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Interventional Radiology Radiology Radiology Coding Hospital 104

AuntMinnie

MAY 4, 2024

SINGAPORE - Radiology AI technology is here -- and more is coming. But its continued integration into the healthcare continuum will not be without its challenges, according to Charlene Liew, MD, director of cardiothoracic imaging at Changi General Hospital in Singapore. What are the "four horsemen of the radiology AI apocalypse"?

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Radiology Hospital Healthcare Healthcare 124

Imaging Technology

MAY 14, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:45 May 14, 2024 — University Hospitals (UH) and Siemens Healthineers announce a 10-year strategic alliance that builds on their 40-year history of clinical and research collaboration. tesla and 3T scanners.

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Hospital Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Disease 116

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

Throughout 2023, AuntMinnie.com has kept you informed about how GPT has been incorporated into various types of radiology department activities for research. Radiology resident Kaustav Bera, MD, is a third-year resident at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

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Radiologist Hospital Radiology Education 128

Imaging Technology

MARCH 8, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 03/08/2024 - 22:02 March 9, 2024 — DeepTek.ai, a leading medical imaging AI company, will showcase its groundbreaking US FDA -cleared chest X-ray reporting AI solution, Augmento X-Ray , at the upcoming Health Information Management Systems Society conference, HIMSS 2024 , taking place March 12th-14th, 2024, at booth #4661.

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X-ray Medical Imaging Hospital Healthcare 105

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While both hospital and nonhospital CT procedure volumes increased, hospital volumes increased year-over-year by almost 10%, while nonhospital volumes increased just over 6%. Hospital 9.8% Hospital 9.8% CT procedure volumes increased 9.1% Change in CT procedure volumes, 2022 to 2023 Type Percent change Overall 9.1%

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Hospital Imaging Modalities Diagnostic Imaging Medical 105

AuntMinnie

MARCH 19, 2024

Lying in bed the night after my visit to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2024 meeting in Orlando with my legs moving like Elvis in concert and my kidneys on overdrive from all the water I drank trying to stay hydrated, I heard the music from the movie Chariots of Fire running through my head.

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PACS Revenue Cycle Management Electronic Medical Record Radiologist 116

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:34 February 23, 2024 — Can dual-energy tomosynthesis be performed portably? This is one of the topics to be discussed by KA Imaging’s Team Lead for Spectral Imaging, Steven Tilley , during a presentation at the upcoming European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ). said CTO Karim S.

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X-ray Computed Tomography Imaging Radiography 109

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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Radiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Public Health Hospital 106

Imaging Technology

JUNE 18, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/18/2024 - 20:07 June 18, 2024 — The advancement of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare to support diagnostic decision making, stave off burnout and enhance quality patient care has taken a giant stride forward. For more information: [link] Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 20:07 Recently, Qure.ai

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Radiology X-ray Private Practice Medical Imaging 105

Imaging Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/11/2024 - 18:49 June 11, 2024 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging recognized six new SNMMI Fellows during a plenary session at the society’s 2024 Annual Meeting, held June 8-11 in Toronto. Also recognized were: Donna Cross , PhD, University of Utah , Salt Lake City, Utah Frederick D.

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Nuclear Medicine Imaging Hospital Education 85

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VIENNA -- Canon Medical Systems Europe unveiled a new ultrasound scanner and a radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) system in its booth at ECR 2024. Suitable for clinics as well as large hospitals, Aplio me is a compact (55 x 73 x 130~177 cm) and lightweight system that can be customized to meet the operator’s clinical needs, Canon said.

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Ultrasound Medical X-ray Fluoroscopy 105

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

celebrates this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, radiology experts and advocates reflect on the big year that breast imaging has had. In 2024 alone, the following states passed laws requiring such coverage on supplemental imaging without forcing women to pay out-of-pocket costs: Alaska, Iowa, Louisiana, and New Hampshire. “We

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Insurance Imaging Education Hospital 127

Imaging Technology

JUNE 17, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 06/17/2024 - 20:52 June 17, 2024 — Strategic Radiology welcomed Northwest Radiologists, Inc , a 20-radiologist practice based in Bellingham, WA, and the second Evergreen State radiology group to join the national coalition of independent, private radiology practices since 2023. “We

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Radiologist Radiology X-ray Ultrasound 105

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In 2013, our top article covered a decision by a New York City hospital to close its radiology residency program. In a February 11 letter to radiology residents, St.

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Hospital Radiology Education Insurance 64

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:34 February 23, 2024 — Can dual-energy tomosynthesis be performed portably? This is one of the topics to be discussed by KA Imaging’s Team Lead for Spectral Imaging, Steven Tilley , during a presentation at the upcoming European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ). said CTO Karim S.

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X-ray Computed Tomography Imaging Radiography 97

Imaging Technology

APRIL 25, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 04/25/2024 - 17:43 April 25, 2024 — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has signed two contracts to provide the radiology module of its enterprise imaging solution with two university medical centers in Germany— Universitätsklinikum Tübingen and Universitätsmedizin Göttingen.

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Medical Radiology Radiologist Diagnostic 105

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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Radiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Public Health Hospital 94

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to the first installment of this year’s Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2024 meeting. CST to recognize the winners of the 2024 RSNA Lumbar Spine Degenerative Classification AI Challenge. The RSNA’s AI Showcase will return to the South Hall as a dedicated venue for AI firms and a variety of AI presentations at the AI Theater.

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X-ray Computed Tomography Disease Radiologist 105

Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

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Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging 105

Imaging Technology

JULY 11, 2024

RSNA and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) Society have led a series of joint panels and seminars focused on the present impact and future directions of AI in radiology. Connor Family Professor and Endowed Chair of Research and Innovation at Children's National Hospital. “AI

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Radiology Medical Imaging Radiologist Clinic 102

Imaging Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

s accepted manuscript extracted claims from Optum’s de-identified Clinformatics Data Mart Database for hospital-based specialties occurring the same day as in-network emergency visits or inpatient stays (January 2017–December 2021). Therefore, IDR rulemaking may negatively impact patient access to in-network care.” Christensen et al.’s

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Inpatient Radiology Hospital Radiologist 105

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

cut from the current 2024 payment rate. Last year’s proposed rule (for 2024) contained a 3.36% cut that ended up being a 1.77% cut after Congressional intervention in March, and it is possible that similar action will occur again. Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Sandy Coffta.

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Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 105

Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:22 Dec. 2, 2024 — Lunit recently unveiled follow-up findings from the ScreenTrustCAD trial. The announcement was made at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Key findings include: 11% Decrease in Recall Rates: Recall rates dropped from 2.8%

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Radiologist Hospital Mammogram Clinic 104

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Radiology educator, neuroradiologist, and private practice advocate Ben White, MD's, warning comes at a time of tension over the role and influence of nonphysician financial interests in private medical practices, payment instability, and volume growth outpacing the rate of physician growth.

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Private Practice Radiology Medicare Radiologist 114

AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2024

year over year, according to the newly published IMV 2024 PET Market Summary Report. In 2023, 38% of PET systems were operated by the PET department, 28% by nuclear medicine, 24% by radiology/imaging, 5% by radiation oncology, and 2% by molecular imaging. IMV's 2024 PET Market Summary Report explores market trends in U.S.

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PET Scan Nuclear Medicine Radiation Oncology Radiopharmaceuticals 116

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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Radiology Technologist X-ray Computed Tomography Radiation 104

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

While academic medical center radiology departments are expanding significantly and hospitals are adapting to health system consolidation trends, demand for innovative imaging informatics remains strong among operations and physician teams. Another, a new hospital complex is underway at University of Utah Health.

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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Imaging Radiology Revenue Cycle Management 105

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 02/27/2024 - 10:02 February 27, 2024 — As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it’s essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools, according to a focus article published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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