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ACR offers code change proposals at AMA CPT Editorial Panel meeting

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Representatives from the American College of Radiology (ACR) participated in the February American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel meeting, the first meeting of three scheduled for 2025 to update codes for the 2027 CPT code cycle.

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ARRT seeks comments on proposed bone densitometry changes

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The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is seeking feedback for proposed changes to the Bone Densitometry Examination Content Specifications and Clinical Experience Requirements. The new bone densitometry documents have a scheduled implementation date of January 1, 2027.

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GE HealthCare invests $138M in new contrast media manufacturing site amid rising demand

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Leaders estimate the hub will generate about 25 million additional does of iodine-based imaging agents annually by the end of 2027.

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AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

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In an accompanying editorial , Stephanie Leon, PhD, of the University of Florida in Gainesville, noted that "quality-based payment programs will be impacted starting in January 2027," which means that "the radiology community has two years to figure this out.

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Varex closes $125M private offering

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Radiology components supplier Varex Imaging has closed a $125 million private offering of senior secured notes. The notes will come due in October 2027, Varex noted. The company initiated the offering on December 16.

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Reimbursement issues give impetus to AI adoption

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The medical imaging AI market is forecast to reach almost $2 billion by 2027. AI applications are expected to transform radiology, but vendors, providers, and payors need aligned incentives to effect change in patient pathways. Parekh, PhD. Nonetheless, adoption of AI solutions remains nascent and inconsistent.

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Varex commences private $125M senior secured notes offering

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Radiology components supplier Varex Imaging has begun a private $125 million offering of senior secured notes. The notes will come due in October 2027, the company said. It plans to use proceeds from the sale to fund the partial repayment of its outstanding convertible notes which are due in June 2025, according to the firm.

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