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The Government Wants Your Input on Consolidation in Healthcare

Ben White

The US government–specifically the Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Trade Commission–is asking for public input about consolidation in healthcare. Again, you have until May 6 to submit your comments to the US government.

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Canadian province, Siemens begin diagnostic imaging enhancement program

AuntMinnie

The government of Alberta in Canada and Siemens Healthineers have embarked on an eight-year, 800-million-Canadian-dollar ($560 million U.S.) partnership that will begin by upgrading and replacing cancer-specific diagnostic imaging equipment. In addition, Siemens has committed 175 million Canadian dollars ($122 million U.S.)

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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ACR spotlights 2025 scope of practice bills

AuntMinnie

states will be considering scope of practice bills in 2025, according to the American College of Radiology's (ACR) government relations team. Legislators in numerous U.S.

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ACR responds to Congressional query on AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

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. William Thorwarth Jr., FDA clearance that includes transparent information about the AI tool's creation.

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How can Enterprise Imaging empower radiology in the modern health network?

AuntMinnie

Radiologists play a crucial role in this dynamic by delivering accurate diagnostics that guide physicians toward the most effective treatments. Governance is our core expertise,” Ahmed emphasized, speaking consultatively. How are we going to view the images (that allows access to multispecialty clinicians and diagnosticians)?

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Tc-99m shortage expected into November

AuntMinnie

According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. government and nuclear medicine stakeholders discussed progress on efforts to secure U.S. The HFR reactor produces and ships molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to generator manufacturers around the world. per day, a majority in nuclear cardiology. “As