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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

AuntMinnie

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1%

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ECR: Implementing imaging referral guidelines shows positive impact

AuntMinnie

Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. Low-value imaging procedures result in an ineffective allocation of resources and imposes potential danger," Tay said.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

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. His area of expertise is neuroradiology, with a special emphasis on diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine. Elliot Fishman, MD.

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Radiography, Research, and You

The British Institute of Radiology

Over the next 130 years, medical imaging has undergone many varied evolutions to become a cornerstone of modern-day medicine. Radiography has exploded into a variety of modalities and specialisms from CT to Ultrasound to MRI; all driven by research and development. What is Radiography research and why is it important?

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Philips Launches New AI-enabled Innovations at RSNA23 to Free Up Healthcare Providers to Focus on Patient Care

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:10 December 1, 2023 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, put patients and healthcare providers center-stage at the Radiological Society of North America Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting , #RSNA23 , held this week in Chicago, widely regarded as the world’s largest medical imaging conference.

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Celebrate Rad Tech Week: Honoring Radiologic Technologists and Tips for Hiring the Best Talent

Vesta Teleradiology

Why Rad Techs Are So Essential Radiologic technologists serve as the backbone of diagnostic imaging, using their expertise to produce clear and precise images that allow physicians to diagnose illnesses accurately. For instance, radiography reported an 18.1% of radiologists and 74.1% vacancy rate.

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Can We Upskill Radiographers through Artificial Intelligence? 

The British Institute of Radiology

Often this is focused on benefits to radiologist, clinicians, reporting radiographers, patients, and cost savings, but what about clinical non-reporting radiographers undertaking the X-ray or scans – can AI benefit them too? Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. Coakley, Y. Malamateniou, K.