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

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"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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AuntMinnie 2016: A proposal would let nurses take on imaging duties

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Advanced-level nurses would be able to order and interpret some medical imaging exams in the U.S. Advocates for radiology are vowing to fight the proposal, saying it would compromise patient care and lead to inappropriate imaging utilization. The way it is written, it is not entirely transparent," she said.

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X-Rays Unveiled: Navigating the Safety Landscape in Medical Imaging (Kerala, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kozhikode)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology Introduction: X-rays have been a revolutionary tool in medical imaging, providing valuable insights into the human body. However, understanding and navigating the safety landscape associated with X-ray imaging are crucial for both healthcare professionals and patients.

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Diagnosing from Eritrea: Teleradiology in the Heart of the Pyrenees (Asmara, Massawa, Keren, Assab, Mendefera, Barentu, Adi Keih, Nakfa, Agordat, Dekemhare, Akordat, Adi Quala, Senafe, Tesseney, Tessenei)

Future Teleradiology

This innovative technology enables healthcare providers to diagnose patients from afar, enhancing diagnostic precision, improving patient care, and ensuring equitable access to radiological expertise. It enables the remote transmission of medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to off-site radiologists for interpretation.

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AuntMinnie 2015: CMS issues final CT lung cancer screening approval

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More than 220,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, and more than 160,000 people will die from it -- "more than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined," the American College of Radiology (ACR) noted in a statement. "We healthcare owing to the vast scope of the disease. 1 killer of women in developed countries.

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Cyprus’s Healthcare Evolution: Teleradiology Services Unveiled (Nicosia (Lefkosia), Limassol (Lemesos), Larnaca (Larnaka), Paphos (Pafos), Famagusta (Gazima?usa), Kyrenia (Girne))

Future Teleradiology

It enables the remote transmission of medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to off-site radiologists for interpretation. It provides access to expert radiologists from around the world, allowing for swift and precise diagnoses. This is crucial for ensuring the best possible patient outcomes.

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Micro-X to Develop Mobile CT for ARPA-H PARADIGM Project

Imaging Technology

Government agencys Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed and Integrated Medical Care (PARADIGM) program. PARADIGM aims to address the current challenges in accessing rural health, by creating a scalable vehicle-based platform that provides advanced medical services out of hospital.

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