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ASRT celebrates response to RT reclassification effort

AuntMinnie

We receive orders from physicians every day that require us to use our advanced knowledge of radiation protection, radiation physics, equipment protocols, and much more,” ASRT President Heather Moore, PhD, said in a statement. Changes to the SOC would be released to begin use in reference year 2028.

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

AuntMinnie

Under electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), ACR said the Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults eCQM will become available at the start of the 2025 reporting year. It is notable that CMS will begin requiring hospitals to submit eCQM data for all measures beginning in 2028, the ACR said.

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Global Mobile C-Arm Systems Market Driven by Technological Advancement in Imaging Capabilities

MedImaging Industry News

billion by 2028, driven by advancements in 3D imaging and flat panel detectors, an aging population with cardiovascular and orthopedic conditions, and emphasis on reducing radiation exposure and procedure time. The global mobile C-arm systems market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7%, from USD 1.43 billion in 2023 to USD 1.80

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OMB Receives 42,000 Comments Supporting Professional Classification for Radiologic Technologists

Imaging Technology

We receive orders from physicians every day that require us to use our advanced knowledge of radiation protection, radiation physics, equipment protocols and much more,” said ASRT President Heather Moore, Ph.D., If accepted, the OMB would enact the revision in 2028. According to ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

Measure #436, Radiation Consideration for Adult CT – Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques , was previously finalized for removal in 2025, to be replaced by Measure #494, Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults. It had originally been scheduled to move up to 82 points in 2024 and beyond.

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Backwards to the Future: The Return of the Radiology Oral Boards

Ben White

The Details of Back to Future (so far) Instead, the future is the past: In 2028, DR residents training from 2023-2027 will trade the current Certifying Exam for the new “DR Oral Exam.” If we want to see if radiology trainees can practice radiology, perhaps we should just have them practice radiology and see how they do.

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