AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

The impending diagnostic radiology oral exam should be welcomed for aspiring radiologists, according to an article published January 5 in Academic Radiology. The American Board of Radiology (ABR) requires residents to pass two exams to become radiologists. The latter can be taken as early as 12 months after residency.

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Diagnostic Radiology Education Radiologist 124

AuntMinnie

JUNE 12, 2023

Beginning in 2028, the current computer-based exam used for certifying diagnosti. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ABR releases Core Exam scores that show 'fail' rate rising AuntMinnie.com launches Board Review for radiologists Studying for the Radiology Board Exam or know someone who is?

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Radiology Diagnostic Radiologist 98

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% Changes take effect October 1.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the PFS rule, but interventional radiology would see a 2% decrease. Our estimate of the actual impact is as follows: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8%

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Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 105

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Champalimaud Foundation (Lisbon, Portugal): 24% emissions reduction per exam in its radiology and nuclear medicine department, with a goal to cut the carbon footprint of its diagnostic and interventional imaging departments by half by 2028.

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Nuclear Medicine Hospital Patient Care Diagnostic 52

Ben White

APRIL 23, 2023

Earlier this year at the Texas Radiological Society annual meeting, I attended an ABR update given by current ABR president, Bob Barr, where he announced the rapid progress of the ABR’s plan to revitalize the Certifying Exam to address widespread discontent. I wrote about it here. The current certification process tests for knowledge.

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Radiology Radiologist General Practice IT 130

Imaging Technology

MAY 7, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/07/2024 - 13:16 May 7, 2024 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the Radiological and Diagnostic Imaging Society of São Paulo (SPR) have agreed to continue their partnership for the joint planning of Jornada Paulista de Radiologia (JPR) in 2026, 2028 and 2030. 1 – 5 in Chicago, Illinois.

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