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Disparities persist in availability of diagnostic breast services

AuntMinnie

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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Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending

AuntMinnie

Although medical imaging has frequently been considered a major culprit behind the growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., its share among employer-insured individuals actually decreased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. billion, while spending on all other healthcare services increased by 63.7%.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

AuntMinnie

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. Health insurance coverage influences breast cancer screening behavior.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Comprehensive Services An ideal imaging center should offer a wide range of diagnostic services, from common X-rays and ultrasounds to more specialized tests such as MRIs, CT scans, and PET scans.

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

The finding comes despite guidelines recommending LSG as the diagnostic test of choice and underlines the need for a better diagnostic test, wrote lead author Tina Moon, MD, of Tufts Medical Center in Boston and colleagues. insurance database who had a new diagnosis of lymphedema between April 2012 to March 2020.

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Current topics in mammography

AuntMinnie

The report provided to the patients healthcare provider must include an overall assessment of breast density using one of four specific categories. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners. The summary report provided to patients must include specific statements for dense or nondense findings.

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New CPT Codes for 2025: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know

Vesta Teleradiology

As 2025 begins, healthcare providers and medical coders must familiarize themselves with the latest updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. Managed by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT codes are essential for documenting and billing medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.