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How Diagnostic Imaging is Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

Professional Radiology

The Power of Diagnostic Imaging in Early Disease Detection Medical imaging is one of the most significant developments in medical science. What is Diagnostic Imaging? Diagnostic imaging includes different types of scans that take pictures of the inside of the body.

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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging is a great tool for your medical professional to use to detect issues sooner rather than later. There are several types of diagnostic imaging available today; each one used to visualize the internal structures of the body to assist doctors in diagnosis and treating various diseases and medical conditions.

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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

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Women in racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be provided same-day diagnostic breast imaging services, despite such services being available, according to research published February 18 in Radiology. The study consisted of data collected between 2010 and 2020 from 136 facilities in the U.S. and included 1.1

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ABUS useful as DBT adjunct in screening, diagnostic imaging

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Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) is useful as an adjunct to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) in opportunistic screening and diagnostic imaging, suggest findings published October 14 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. DBT continues to be studied as more breast imaging facilities adopt the technology.

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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

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Diagnostic radiology MRI Safety A new CPT subsection has been established for reporting six new codes describing MR safety services, including implant or foreign body evaluation, safety consultation, electronics preparation, and implant positioning or immobilization. PC-1.97 $120.01 $63.72 64467 unilateral; by infusion(s) G-6.86

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Diagnostic imaging service expenditures shifting to third-party providers

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billion on service-related expenses for diagnostic imaging equipment, according to the recently published IMV 2023 Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Outlook Report. Click here to sign up for the IMV Survey panel today and share your knowledge of diagnostic imaging. In 2022, U.S. This is a 13.3%

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10 trends to watch in diagnostic imaging

Radiology Business

“To achieve organizational objectives in an ever-evolving landscape, imaging providers must develop strategies to meet increased demand for services,” Sg2 experts advised.