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Siemens Healthineers inks $560M imaging and AI deal with Canadian government

Radiology Business

Providers in Canada's fourth most-populous province are seeking help in diagnosing cancer cases earlier while reducing long wait times.

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Currently, the CMS bundles Medicare payments for PET radiotracers for diagnosing disease as part of the packaged cost of imaging procedures in hospital outpatient settings. The new plan would likely increase patient access to these important imaging studies.

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Wider use of cardiac PET faces challenges

AuntMinnie

Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. Cardiac PET MPI has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and managing patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease, yet overall it remains underutilized in the U.S., the authors noted.

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Clarius Named by Government of Canada as One of the Country’s Global Hypergrowth Companies

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 07/27/2023 - 23:23 July 27, 2023 — Clarius Mobile Health , a leading provider of high-definition handheld ultrasound systems, has been selected by the Government of Canada to participate in the new Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP), powered by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development.

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New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Currently, the CMS bundles Medicare payments for PET radiotracers for diagnosing disease as part of the packaged cost of imaging procedures in hospital outpatient settings. The new plan would likely increase patient access to these important imaging studies.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

"By not separating radiologist assistant reimbursement policies into different payment categories by service location, the adoption of MARCA would enable radiologists to devote more focused time to reviewing and interpreting complex medical images or urgent cases," the ASRT has said.

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Diagnosing from Afar: Teleradiology in Somalia Healthcare (Bosaso, Hargeisa, Galkayo, Garowe, Mogadishu)

Future Teleradiology

This article explores the role of teleradiology in South American healthcare, emphasizing its significance in diagnosing patients from a distance and improving medical services across the continent. This not only saves costs but also ensures patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses.