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Sun Nuclear Announces Landmark Update to Further Advance Radiation Therapy Workflows

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milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:19 May 1, 2024 — Sun Nuclear , a Mirion Medical company, today announced the upcoming version 5.0 release of its SunCHECK software for comprehensive Quality Management in radiation therapy. For more information: www.sunnuclear.com Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 12:19 SunCHECK Version 5.0

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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

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This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features a few familiar mileposts – AI for chest x-ray studies, for instance – but notably also significant research into how technology and new techniques can reduce radiation exposure in patients. 1:30 p.m. | 8:20 a.m. | 12:45 p.m. |

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Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Radiation Oncology Reimbursement Introduced in Congress

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milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:49 May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would revolutionize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act of 2024, sponsored by Sen.

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Dr. Neha Vapiwala Voted President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

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During her four-year term on the Presidential track, Dr. Vapiwala will represent the society’s 10,000 members, who include physicians, physicists, biologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and other professionals involved in radiation oncology care.

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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) CEO Laura Thevenot Announces 2024 Retirement

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milla1cf Tue, 01/09/2024 - 11:02 January 9, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002. Proposed new radiation oncology payment program to Congress.

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. Noting that the U.S.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

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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. It had originally been scheduled to move up to 82 points in 2024 and beyond. Sandy Coffta.

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