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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. 76015 Add-on Each additional 30 minutes G - 1.59 $51.43 PC-1.97 $120.01 $63.72

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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. Additional imaging and possibly image-guided biopsy are recommended for women who have an abnormal screening mammogram.

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Majority of women welcome AI into breast cancer screening

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Specifically, women want to be fully informed about the use of AI in healthcare and they want to retain human interaction in the diagnostic process." Reports suggest that people with higher levels of education are more optimistic about AI in medicine than others and that most people still want the human element actively involved.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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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. In fact, this year is his record fifth win in the Most Effective Radiology Educator category. Education is always changing," he told AuntMinnie.com. "In Fishman, MD.

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Ascend Learning acquires imaging education provider Clover Learning

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Ascend Learning has acquired online diagnostic imaging education provider Clover Learning, which Ascend said will add to its portfolio of training and certification offerings to healthcare professionals.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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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. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD. Deng is lauded internationally as an educator. He served in the U.S.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

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Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Improve education and outreach efforts for screening exams. Work to reduce patients' out-of-pocket costs.