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The Top 5 Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging in El Paso

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions.

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RadNet testing three retail in-store breast cancer screening operations

AuntMinnie

RadNet executives will spend the next 18 months learning what does and doesn't work for operating small in-store retail breast cancer screening clinics in three areas of the U.S. In early December 2023, the first of RadNet's three pilot MammogramNow clinics opened in a Walmart Supercenter in Milford, DE. Photo courtesy of RadNet.

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Is CEM or breast MRI better for breast cancer diagnosis?

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It depends on a variety of factors, according to a review published May 20 in Radiology Clinics. MR imaging excels at visualizing areas not well seen on mammography, such as far posterior locations or the axilla. But it's also more expensive and not always covered by insurance. vs. 52.4%) but also reduced specificity (76.1%

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Qure.ai Joins Nuance Precision Imaging Network to Enhance Patient Outcomes with AI-Integrated Workflows for Care Teams

Imaging Technology

announced that it has connected to the Nuance Precision Imaging Network. The secure nationwide cloud platform empowers collaborative care teams with streamlined communications and AI insights from diagnostic imaging within existing workflows to improve healthcare outcomes and costs.

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PET/CT: The Fastest Growing Diagnostic Imaging Modality

Associates in Medical Imaging

Gone are the days when there was one "gold standard" diagnostic imaging option. Today, PET/CT is the fastest growing diagnostic imaging modality, and for good reason. PET/CT scans combine two different types of imaging capabilities in a single procedure using one machine.

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ACR Highlights Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Bills in 2024 State Legislative Sessions

Imaging Technology

Various bills targeted utilization management in health insurance, with the goal of ensuring ethical use and safeguarding patient rights. Legislation directed at preventing algorithmic discrimination in healthcare settings is becoming prevalent, aiming to protect patients from biases in AI-driven decision-making processes. Utah UT SB 149 .

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US Radiology Specialists Tap Former GE HealthCare and United Healthcare Global Executives to Leadership Roles

Imaging Technology

christine.book Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:34 March 21, 2024 — Diagnostic imaging provider US Radiology Specialists has announced that Lee Cooper will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and that current board member Molly Joseph will become its next Board Chair. Cooper and Joseph will succeed John Perkins , U.S.