AuntMinnie

APRIL 10, 2025

in 2024 compared with 2023, according to the newly published IMV 2025 PET Market Summary Report. This ranges from a high of 567 scans per physician in over 400 bed hospitals, to a low of 119 in under 200 bed hospitals. IMV's 2025 PET Market Summary Report explores market trends in U.S.

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PET Scan Nuclear Medicine Hospital Medical 162

Radiology Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed the news under the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on Aug.

Medicare 298

Medicare Inpatient Hospital Radiology 298

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposal for payments in 2025 under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and it contains an across-the-board 2.8% The Conversion Factor (CF) in the 2025 Proposed Rule is $32.3562, compared with the $33.2875 currently in use. cut from the current 2024 payment rate.

Medicare 264

Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 264

Cassling's MRI

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With so many technological advancements happening across all of healthcare, it’s easy to lose sight of the incredible evolution happening to one of the cornerstones of the hospital imaging experience: MRI.

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MRI Hospital Healthcare Healthcare 89

Radiology Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed the news under the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on Aug.

Medicare 264

Medicare Inpatient Hospital Radiology 264

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final rule for the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which includes coverage of colorectal cancer screening with CT colonography (CTC) for the first time. In the end, this translates to a finalized 2025 MPFS conversion factor of $32.35, a decrease of 2.8%

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Radiopharmaceuticals Medicare Computed Tomography Hospital 213

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The First Read Initiative donated 7 Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound devices to the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine. As we approach 2025 and $1,000,000 raised, the vRad First Read Initiative is stronger than ever. How can I help from my office in Denver, Colorado? These were two questions I often asked myself. It is that simple.

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X-ray Imaging Ultrasound Radiologist 299

AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

Epic reported that more than 2,000 Epic hospitals and more than 50,000 Epic clinics are either live or preparing to go live on the federal Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) framework for nationwide health data exchange.

Public Health 182

Public Health Clinic Hospital Healthcare 182

MRI Network

MARCH 10, 2025

Hospital workers have a demanding, critical job that takes unique skills, compassion, and dedication. But what is the impact of compensation adjustments and how will they influence healthcare hiring trends across the healthcare employment landscape in 2025? hospitals stands at 20.7%. One report indicates turnover in U.S.

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Hospital Healthcare Healthcare Nursing 52

Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As we step into 2025, exciting developments in technology, workforce dynamics, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance are transforming the landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Revolutionizing Radiology in 2025 AI continues to make waves in radiology, offering improved diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

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Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Teleradiology 52

Radiology Business

MARCH 28, 2025

Jamie Dyer, MBA, explains lobbying efforts in 2025, concerns about rural hospital closures, and encouraging younger members to become more active.

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Hospital 255

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Gastrointestinal imagers should use high-quality MR enterography for complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases that can't be dealt with using intestinal ultrasound, even though both tests contribute to overall assessment, said an expert leading an advanced course on imaging Crohn's disease at ECR 2025. "MR

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Ultrasound Education PACS MRI 180

Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 21, 2025

The 2025 Medicare reimbursement updates bring significant changes for healthcare providers, particularly in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and other imaging services. CCTA Reimbursement Increases: What It Means for Healthcare Providers One of the most notable changes in 2025 is the increased reimbursement for CCTA procedures.

Medicare 52

Medicare Healthcare Healthcare Computed Tomography 52

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A job that is almost all remote with flexible hours is a very different job than working for a hospital. Also, tenure track has become something to shy away from, except for PhD scientist tenure track, according to Abbara. Dollar per dollar, RVU is context-dependent.

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Private Practice Radiology Radiologist Radiology Marketing 263

Radiology Business

JUNE 14, 2024

ACR’s June comments come in response to the 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released by CMS in April.

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Inpatient Hospital Radiology 264

AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2025

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) presented its 2025 Legislative Champion Award to Representatives Neal Dunn, MD, and Ami Bera, MD. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to update the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) in 2025 by unbundling radiopharmaceuticals.

Nuclear Medicine 130

Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Medicare Diagnostic 130

European Radiology

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Baert Editorial Fellowship for 2025, Dr. Mohamed El-Diasty and Dr. Pablo Rodrguez Carnero ! The selected candidates will embark on their fellowship journey with an introductory in-person meeting with the Editor in Chief at ECR 2025, where they will gain some first insights into European Radiology and manuscript handling.

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Hospital Education Radiologist Radiology 98

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) board of chancellors has named three gold medalists and three honorary fellows for 2025 in recognition of their contributions to the field of radiology and service to the ACR. These honorees will be recognized at the college's annual meeting in Washington, DC, in May of next year.

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Hospital Medical Radiology 130

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 22, 2024

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% The CMS finalized a 2.9%

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Inpatient Radiology Hospital Medicare 130

AuntMinnie

JULY 19, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). If finalized, the rule changes would take effect January 1, 2025.

Medicare 130

Medicare Hospital MRI Radiology 130

AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

Nuclear Medicine 305

Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Imaging Medicare 305

AuntMinnie

MAY 24, 2024

Both changes take effect December 1, 2025. This change takes effect July 1, 2025. In a blog post , Holland and Knight added that other reform efforts could be coming, as the bill mandates that the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission create a plan to study healthcare facility licensure following the changes.

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Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Hospital MRI 246

AuntMinnie

MARCH 12, 2025

Kim's colleagues included Anu Obaro, PhD, of St Mark's Hospital and Academic Institute in London, U.K.; The reversal by the CMS to provide coverage for screening CTC beginning in January 2025 "heralds a landmark event," the authors wrote. "In Stuart Taylor, MD, of the University College London, also in the U.K.;

Medicare 206

Medicare Public Health Radiologist Hospital 206

AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

Radiology administrators express very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center in coming months, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the second quarter of 2025. Contract labor and temporary staffing firms are destroying hospitals' ability to recruit permanent staff."

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Interventional Radiology Imaging Medicare Government 130

Aidoc

MARCH 6, 2025

Vienna once again played host to one of the worlds most influential medical imaging events ECR 2025 bringing together over 20,500 participants from 131 countries. Aidocs aiOS platform is solving this, most recently with a 50-hospital AI deployment at Mercy, proving that when AI scales properly, it transforms care 4.

Radiology 52

Radiology Radiologist Healthcare Healthcare 52

Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

For communities in Illinois and Ohio, where many rural hospitals and outpatient centers serve as lifelines, ensuring timely and accurate radiological services is crucial. By reducing overhead costs associated with maintaining in-house radiologists, rural hospitals can ensure uninterrupted imaging services without compromising care quality.

Hospital 52

Hospital Teleradiology Healthcare Healthcare 52

MRI Network

DECEMBER 8, 2024

McKinsey reports that, by 2025, health systems will face a shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 nurses. Hospital staffing challenges are robust already, and a further employee exodus could be detrimental. What are the most significant reasons for medical providers leaving major hospital chains?

Hospital 52

Hospital Healthcare Healthcare Medical 52

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Diagnostic imaging provider ImageCare Radiology, a privately-owned radiology and imaging center group in New Jersey, has exited its hospital-based practice, effective November 21, to focus on outpatient services. Another two locations will open in 2025 as the provider continues to expand its reach and impact in the region, it said.

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Hospital Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic 100

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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% This means that the finalized 2025 MPFS conversion factor is $32.35, a decrease of 2.8%

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Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Imaging 200

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new reimbursement plan in 2025, which includes an add-on payment for hospitals for the use of domestically produced Tc-99m.

Nuclear Medicine 278

Nuclear Medicine Hospital Medicare Government 278

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

VIENNA -- Repurposed AI imaging tools can improve breast malignancy detection across diverse patient groups, suggest study findings presented February 27 at ECR 2025. Helen Ngo presents her team's findings at ECR 2025, showing how repurposed AI tools can improve breast malignancy detection across diverse patient populations.

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Mammogram Diagnostic Clinic Hospital 222

Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 10, 2025

How do we respond to challenges with staff recruitment, cybersecurity, and looming hospital takeovers in radiology? This author assesses key trends in radiology and offers key insights to stay competitive in the field.

Radiology 125

Radiology Hospital 125

Cassling's MRI

JANUARY 31, 2025

Once again, Cassling is teaming up with Bellevue University for a series of webinars that offer current and aspiring leaders with the top-of-license skills they need to make a difference for their teams, their hospitals, and their patients.

Hospital 52

Hospital Healthcare Healthcare Education 52

Imaging Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

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. “As we look forward, SIR remains committed to fostering healthcare innovations that improve patients’ lives worldwide.”

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Interventional Radiology Radiology Education Healthcare 116

AuntMinnie

MARCH 3, 2025

Minimally invasive breast interventions can contribute to best sustainability practices, a series of presentations given at ECR 2025 suggested. In this modern era, we have imaging and interventional tools to challenge traditional ways of working, said Nisha Sharma, MBChB, from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Radiology 163

Radiology Ultrasound Hospital Radiologist 163

Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

1, 2024 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced a significant adjustment to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). tim.hodson Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:25 Nov.

Nuclear Medicine 97

Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Medicare Diagnostic 97

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Komen and supporters are strategizing to re-introduce the bill and garner more support when the 119th Congress convenes in 2025, Guthrie said. The Find It Early Act was introduced to the U.S. Senate but has not been voted on as of October 2. This is a month to celebrate our cancer conquerors, as well as those we have lost,” she added.

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Imaging Insurance Education Hospital 339