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IAC Receives CMS Approval of MRI Standards

Imaging Technology

Division of responsibilities and compliance with applicable standards already in place for local MRI operations, inclusive of technical director and staff required training and experience, must also be followed for remote scans. “The Applicant facilities are required to be in compliance with the new Standards, effective immediately.

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Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024

AuntMinnie

Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) The MPFS Final Rule for 2024 included a suspension of the regulation that would have penalized radiologists for the failure to order physicians to consult AUC when ordering advanced diagnostic imaging.

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Breakthroughs in breast cancer screening technologies

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) mandate that clinicians inform patients about their breast density, elevating reporting requirements and the FDA’s auditing capabilities for consistent, high-quality care nationally. Understanding breast density Recent updates to the U.S.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

In any case, for Pickhardt, research is key to providing high-quality patient care. "I An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St.

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

Vesta Teleradiology

Access to quality healthcare in rural areas can be a significant challenge. 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.

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Unlocking Opportunities: Teleradiology’s Potential for Enhancing Diagnostic Imaging Centers (Madhya Pradesh, Niwari, Anuppur, Shahdol, Umaria, Agar Malwa, Dewas, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, Burhanpur)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-Challenges-The-Barriers-to-Health-Care Introduction: Teleradiology, a branch of telemedicine, has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of diagnostic imaging, offering immense potential for enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of diagnostic imaging centers.

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Patient-Centric Practice Management: Easing Concerns on Diagnostic Imaging for a Smoother Healthcare Experience (Kerala, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram)

Future Teleradiology

Introduction: Navigating diagnostic imaging can be a source of concern for many patients. This blog post explores the importance of patient-centric practice management in diagnostic imaging, focusing on strategies to alleviate patient concerns, enhance communication, and create a smoother and more empathetic healthcare experience.