AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Scintix therapy uses signals emitted from cancer cells in response to a PET imaging tracer to direct radiation treatment, RefleXion said.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 7, 2024

What’s more, adults with a history of diabetes (odds ratio = 1.2), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (odds ratio = 1.58), cancer (odds ratio = 1.29), or past-year hospital admissions (odds ratio = 1.44) were also more likely to receive CTC. . > 400% of federal poverty level). The professional component is $104 in both settings. "We

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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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AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

The new award will recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism, with the current application cycle open until September 30, ASRT said. Two awards will be given in the inaugural cycle.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 11, 2024

The CMS has included coverage of CTC in its proposed 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rules, which were published on July 10. Coverage of CTC for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) would replace barium enema screening.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 06/13/2023 - 20:02 June 13, 2023 — The Cancer Institute at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital is the first in New York State to use the HyperSight imaging solution, which employs state-of-the-art cone-beam computed tomography technology to deliver faster, sharper images during the radiation therapy treatment process.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:11 July 20, 2023 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors, including Sameer Keole , MD, FASTRO , as President-elect; Wendy Woodward , MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM). ExRad eCQM was developed to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic integrity.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Mevion Medical Systems has won a contract to install its Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy system at a Florida radiation therapy center. BayCare healthcare system will install the system in Fall 2025 at the Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part of the proposed CR calls for delaying Medicaid disproportionate hospital share pay cuts for 2025 until January 2027 and extending certain Medicare telehealth services through 2026. However, the association expressed disappointment that Congress failed to fully remedy the looming 2025 Medicare payment cut to physician practices.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 11, 2024

christine.book Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:14 March 11, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced its members have elected four officers to serve on the 2024-2025 ASRT Board of Directors. ASRT 2024-2025 Board of Directors Daniel DeMaio, M.Ed., DeMaio currently serves as vice president on the ASRT Board.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 14, 2024

The proton system is scheduled to be installed in 2025, and once in use will usher in a new era of cutting-edge radiation oncology services. Simon Cancer Center, located at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey. The MEVION S250-FIT system further enhances these benefits with its industry-leading features.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

Ac-225, both used to deliver therapeutic doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells in patients with serious disease, while sparing healthy tissue. NorthStar expects to deliver CDMO/CMO services in early 2025, pending appropriate licensure and regulatory approvals. When complete, NorthStar will be the first and only U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Absent any last-minute Congressional action, physicians will suffer a 2.83% fee schedule reduction for 2025. The Conversion Factor (CF) in the 2025 Final Rule is $32.3465, compared with the $33.2875 that has been in effect for most of 2024. As required by law, the U.S. Nuclear Medicine -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8%

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Among the key components in the CR include extending current telehealth flexibilities, quality measure funding, and the work geographic index floor through March 2025. The CR also avoids a potential across-the-board Medicare payment reduction resulting from pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budget requirements.

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