Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: November 24 — November 30
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: November 3 — November 9
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.
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House committee advances key legislation to strengthen pay for diagnostic imaging agents
Radiology Business
MAY 21, 2024
The FIND Act is supported by several industry stakeholders including ACR and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging.
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Medicare to boost payment for certain diagnostic imaging agents
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CMS is moving forward with a proposal to issue separate reimbursement for radiopharmaceuticals—a change long lobbied for by the imaging industry.
RadNet inks deal to open diagnostic imaging centers in multiple Walmart locations
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The two giants in their respective industries plan to debut the first “MammogramNow” clinic Dec. 8 at the supercenter in Milford, Delaware.
Private equity firm acquiring diagnostic imaging provider for $658M
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Affinity Equity Partners is buying 30-year-old Lumus Imaging, which employs over 2,000 imaging experts and support staff across 150 care sites.
Let me take a look: AI could boost diagnostic imaging results
ScienceDaily
AUGUST 22, 2024
Researchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT and radiologists in radiological imaging with 106 musculoskeletal radiology cases. The results showed that the diagnostic accuracy of the ChatGPT is comparable to that of radiology residents, but not to that of board-certified radiologists.
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From acquisition to innovation: How Microsoft is advancing diagnostic imaging
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
It’s been two and a half years since Microsoft completed its acquisition of Nuance Communications for a reported $19.7 At the time of the March 2022 transaction, Microsoft said it liked Nuance for its core strengths—AI-powered voice recognition and related software and services—across numerous industries.
Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider
TRA Medical Imaging
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.
Medicare to allow remote monitoring of diagnostic imaging exams for at least 1 more year
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
"The failure of CMS to make virtual supervision permanent is certainly disappointing,” attorney and radiology policy expert Tom Greeson wrote Thursday.
White patients undergo higher rates of diagnostic imaging in the ED than their black counterparts
Radiology Business
AUGUST 30, 2024
Previous studies have demonstrated that imaging overuse is pervasive in the ED, with “defensive medicine” a common reason, experts wrote in JAMA Network Open.
Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer
Imaging Technology
JULY 9, 2024
Campione also joins the Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd. Board of Directors and will serve as Vice Chair of the Blue Earth Diagnostics Inc. Board of Directors and will serve as Vice Chair of the Blue Earth Diagnostics Inc. Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Bracco Imaging S.p.A.,
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Study Says Low-Field MRI Offers Sufficient Diagnostic Quality for Detecting Spinal Pathology
Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
and 3T, researchers found that 0.55T MRI provided acceptable diagnostic quality across all sequences for varying pathologies including degenerative joint disease, compression fractures and osseous metastatic disease. In a study of patients who had lumbar spine MRI exams at 0.55T, 1.5T
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LG Launches 5MP Diagnostic Monitor for Breast Imaging
Imaging Technology
JULY 17, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:58 July 17, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating its B2B medical device business, expanding its lineup of diagnostic monitors with the new 21HQ613D-B, which was recently cleared by the U.S. LG’s expanded lineup of diagnostic monitors covers the major display needs of large hospitals.
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ACR ‘deeply troubled’ by health insurer’s ‘latest attempt to undervalue the role of radiologists’
Radiology Business
APRIL 24, 2024
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association licensee is attempting to curtail the delivery of multiple diagnostic imaging exams on a single patient during a single healthcare encounter.
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Texas Radiology Associates CEO Mark Kalmar takes home RBMA’s top award
Radiology Business
MAY 5, 2024
Meanwhile, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's Stacy Sanso received the President’s Award while Central Oregon Radiology Associates' Jamie Dyer took home the Young Professional Award.
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Steward reaches deal to sell multispecialty physician group to private equity affiliate for $245M
Radiology Business
AUGUST 14, 2024
The deal includes Steward Medical Group, a physician-led organization offering primary care, diagnostic imaging and other specialty services across several states.
At an impasse, 70-physician Radiology Partners affiliate terminates contract with UnitedHealthcare
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging said the decision is effective immediately, with its 19 locations now considered out-of-network for those using UHC health plans.
New York governor signs bill to expand coverage for breast imaging
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The legislation changes state insurance laws to require individual, group and nonprofit health plans to reimburse for both screening and diagnostic imaging.
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At an impasse, 70-physician radiology practice terminates contract with UnitedHealthcare
Radiology Business
JULY 11, 2024
Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging said the decision is effective immediately, with its 19 locations now considered out-of-network for those using UHC health plans.
Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions
Professional Radiology
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. Call (915) 225-2480 today.
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Assessing a Landmark Change in CMS Reimbursement for Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In an interview, SNMMI president Cathy Cutler, PhD, discussed the impact of the recent CMS decision to unbundle reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals costing above $630 a day, calling it a “game changer” decision that will benefit patients, physicians, and the development of new radiopharmaceutical agents.
10 Medical Imaging Equipment Comparisons
Atlantis Worldwide
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Atlantis has put together a list of top comparisons so you can explore the diagnostic imaging equipment you're curious about and see how they stack up. Do you enjoy making comparisons?
The Future of Radiotheranostics: A New Frontier in Precision Medicine
Open Medscience
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Radiotheranostics offers a precise, personalised approach to cancer treatment by combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy The post The Future of Radiotheranostics: A New Frontier in Precision Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 25, 2024
He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. 7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. He served in the U.S. Elliot Fishman, MD.
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CMIMI: ChatGPT classifies clinically significant breast pain
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 22, 2024
This pain is also not associated with malignancy and does not require imaging. Diagnostic imaging typically yields no suspicious findings in women with clinically insignificant breast pain. With this in mind, diagnostic imaging appointments should be prioritized for women with clinically significant pain, the researchers noted.
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AIRS Medical gets Health Canada nod for SwiftMR
AuntMinnie
JULY 30, 2024
Health Canada has approved AIRS Medical 's SwiftMR application for AI-powered MRI for use in Canadian hospitals, radiology centers, and other diagnostic imaging facilities. SwiftMR's reconstruction technology can be used in any MRI scanner, regardless of make, model, and field strength, the company said.
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ESR announces passing of Prof. Willi Kalender
European Radiology
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A pioneering figure in diagnostic imaging and medical physics, Prof. Dedicating his career to advancing diagnostic radiology, particularly in CT imaging technology, Prof. His innovations—like spiral CT, and advanced dose reduction techniques—transformed imaging quality and safety. Notably, Prof.
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The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?
AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.
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ACR responds to Congressional query on AI reimbursement
AuntMinnie
MAY 9, 2024
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized radiology-specific AI products intended for use in a variety of applications that use diagnostic imaging data, Thorwarth's letter noted for Congress. As of May 6, the ACR estimated that there are approximately 250 U.S. William Thorwarth Jr.,
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Top 5 Trends Shaping Radiology in 2025
Vesta Teleradiology
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Revolutionizing Radiology in 2025 AI continues to make waves in radiology, offering improved diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. In 2025, AI tools are more refined than ever, assisting radiologists with cancer detection, anomaly identification, and image interpretation.
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Can AI Improve Detection of Extraprostatic Extension on MRI?
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Utilizing a deep learning-based AI algorithm to differentiate between diagnostic and non-diagnostic quality of prostate MRI facilitated a 10 percent higher specificity rate for diagnosing extraprostatic extension on multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent RSNA conference.
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FES-PET could save $142M in breast cancer costs
AuntMinnie
MAY 20, 2024
Adding F-18 FES-PET/CT to biopsy/[immunohistochemistry] may increase the diagnostic accuracy of the ER status, especially when a tumor sample cannot be obtained, or the risk of a biopsy-related complication is high,” the group wrote. Around 70% of breast cancers express estrogen receptors.
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New Study Examines Short-Term Consistency of Large Language Models in Radiology
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
While GPT-4 demonstrated higher overall accuracy than other large language models in answering ACR Diagnostic in Training Exam multiple-choice questions, researchers noted an eight percent decrease in GPT-4’s accuracy rate from the first month to the third month of the study.
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Tc-99m shortage expected into November
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 17, 2024
According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. The HFR reactor produces and ships molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to generator manufacturers around the world. Tc-99m is then eluted from Mo-99 at radiopharmacies prior to being transported to hospitals. per day, a majority in nuclear cardiology. “As
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Ultrasound underused in pediatric appendicitis diagnosis
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 23, 2024
A team led by Mark Slidell, MD, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, found that CT remains the most used imaging method for diagnostic pediatric appendicitis in hospitals that don’t participate in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program - Pediatrics (NSQIP-P).
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Konica Minolta Healthcare and Christie Innomed Partner to Provide Healthcare IT Sales and Services in the US
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
will sell and provide services for Konica Minolta Healthcare’s Exa® Platform, a software solution comprised of PACS, RIS and Billing modules for managing medical imaging and patient data across the healthcare spectrum. With 150 years of endless innovation, imaging is in Konica Minolta’s DNA. Comp-Ray, Inc.
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Caring for Your Health This Winter: How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Cold-Weather Ailments
TRA Medical Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
At TRA Medical Imaging, we’re here to help you understand how diagnostic imaging can aid in identifying and treating these cold-weather ailments. Common Winter Conditions, Who to See, and How Imaging Can Help Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Winter increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia.
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Spine Radiology Insights on Venous Fistula Localization and Finding Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 19, 2023
discussed a variety of imaging features associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, the diagnostic utility of the Bern score as well as the merits of 3D T2FS MRI and dynamic computed tomography myelography. In a recent lecture at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2023 Annual Meeting, Andrew Callen, M.D.,
AMN Healthcare Report Finds Revenues May Exceed $2 Million Per Year After Staffing Costs
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
Without allied radiology professionals to take diagnostic images such as X-rays, MRIs, CAT scans and others, radiologists would be unable to do their jobs,” Dennis said. In addition to the direct revenue they generate, allied radiology professionals also generate considerable indirect revenue, according to Dennis.
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Top 3 Medical Imaging Insights from RSNA 2023
Everything Rad
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In medical imaging and diagnostics, advanced image recognition has profound applications in medical imaging and diagnostics. There were lots of exciting discussions around the future potential of AI—especially how capabilities in five or ten years may completely redefine what’s possible in medical imaging.
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iCAD and Windsong Radiology Announce Strategic Commercial Agreement to Implement AI-Powered Mammography
Imaging Technology
JULY 29, 2024
s national network of premier providers of diagnostic imaging services located in Western New York. This technology helps to augment radiologists by providing a concurrent read of screening and diagnostic mammograms, often enhancing early detection of breast cancer. “We
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Konica Minolta Healthcare and Apollo Enterprise Imaging Partner to Provide Enterprise-Wide Clinical Workflows and Image-Enabled EMR
Imaging Technology
JUNE 28, 2024
Fast, secure access to images from anywhere using Server-Side Rendering and a Diagnostic Zero Footprint Viewer with full toolsets is a hallmark of the Exa Platform. The Exa Platform provides a single database and single application across all modules, driving efficiencies and eliminating redundancies.
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Radiology ‘Game-Changer’: FDA Approves PET Agent for Enhanced Detection of Coronary Artery Disease
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Offering higher diagnostic efficacy than SPECT imaging for coronary artery disease (CAD) detection, the PET myocardial perfusion imaging agent Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18, GE HealthCare) provides unit dose availability and effectiveness in imaging patients with high BMI.
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