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NPPs increasingly performing image interpretation

AuntMinnie

The rate of diagnostic imaging interpretation by nonphysician practitioner. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ED nonphysician practitioners boost imaging use Expanded authorization for nonphysician providers What awaits radiologists when the public health emergency ends?

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Nanox's USARad achieves Joint Commission reaccreditation

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USARad provides imaging interpretation and database services to radiology practices, hospitals, medical clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, urgent care facilities, and multispecialty physician groups in the U.S. and five additional countries, according to Nanox.

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AI improves performance of nonradiologists in chest imaging

AuntMinnie

AI improves chest x-ray imaging interpretation by nonradiologist practitioners, which could be useful in low-resource settings, according to research published January 29 in Chest. That last part can be challenging for nonradiologists who do not constantly interpret diagnostic imaging exams.

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. Ohio: Enhancing Care in Rural Towns Ohio’s rural landscape includes cities like Portsmouth, Gallipolis, and Defiance.

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Volume of IR procedures performed by PAs, NPs, is on the rise

AuntMinnie

APPs can also help practices generate revenue by freeing up radiologists to perform more complex and higher revenue procedures or more diagnostic image interpretation," they concluded. "IR IR divisions can theoretically decrease costs and increase revenue by having a greater share of certain procedures performed by APPs."

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Radiology Study Finds Increasing Rates of Non-Physician Practitioner Image Interpretation in Office Settings

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Richard Duszak, MD, discussed new study findings that showed over nine percent annual increases in ultrasound, CT and MRI interpretation by office-based non-physician practitioners (NPPs) between 2013 and 2022.