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AI will transform early cancer detection, save lives in 2025

AuntMinnie

The rapid maturation of AI-powered medical imaging technology leaves me bullish that 2025 will be remembered as a watershed year in the global fight against cancer as we see more radiologists and oncologists equip themselves with the high-tech tools of tomorrow to deliver higher-quality care today. Roland Rott of GE HealthCare.

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How to comply with CMS's CT radiation dose measure

AuntMinnie

Under the auspices of Alara Imaging , a measure steward entity established by the university, CMS plans to adopt the measure into its hospital and physician pay-for-performance programs beginning in 2025. Administered CT radiation doses are highly variable across patients, radiologists, and hospitals throughout the U.S. Marc Kohli, MD.

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Medicare Quality Payment Program changes affecting radiology practices for 2025

AuntMinnie

Many aspects of the MIPS rules remain unchanged for 2025, including the following: The MIPS Performance Threshold will remain at 75 points. The MIPS Quality performance category scoring has been modified for 2025, which could have a positive effect for radiology practices. The completeness criteria remain at 75%.

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ECR: CEUS adds value to spleen trauma management

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could be a suitable alternative to CT for early detection of complications in splenic trauma thats nonoperatively managed, according to a study presented on February 28 at ECR 2025. CEUS is a radiation-free method that can detect lesions within minutes using microbubble agents.

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How AI has improved CT image reconstruction for cardiac cases

AuntMinnie

Owing primarily to its noise reduction capabilities, DLR has repeatedly been shown to sharply lower radiation dose while maintaining image quality. In their review, Willemink et al noted that DLR yields improved image quality compared with FBP and HBIR, as well as the potential of between 30% and 71% lower radiation dose compared with HIR.

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ACR outlines radiology-relevant topics in FY 2025 IPPS final rule

AuntMinnie

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal fiscal year (FY) 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes several radiology-relevant topics, according to a detailed summary from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The CMS finalized a 2.9%

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Imaging societies' reactions mixed on finalized MPFS, HOPPS rules

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) final rules. Although the 2025 MPFS calls for an overall 2.9% The change to the MPFS conversion factor reflects the 0% update required by statute for 2025, the expiration of the 2.9%