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Radiology Study Finds Increasing Rates of Non-Physician Practitioner Image Interpretation in Office Settings

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Richard Duszak, MD, discussed new study findings that showed over nine percent annual increases in ultrasound, CT and MRI interpretation by office-based non-physician practitioners (NPPs) between 2013 and 2022.

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.

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Study Assesses Contributing Factors to Diagnostic Errors in Neuroradiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Researchers found that higher shift volumes, longer imaging interpretation times and weekend work were significantly associated with increased errors in neuroradiology.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) in Prostate Cancer at Upcoming ASTRO Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics. Blue Earth Diagnostics will also host an Industry-Expert Theater event, ‘POSLUMA: Precision PET Imaging that is Truly Revealing’.” PET in Men with Newly Diagnosed High-risk Prostate Cancer and Negative Conventional Imaging Presenter: Phillip H. Gauden , D.Phil.,

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NPPs increasingly performing image interpretation

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The rate of diagnostic imaging interpretation by nonphysician practitioner. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ED nonphysician practitioners boost imaging use Expanded authorization for nonphysician providers What awaits radiologists when the public health emergency ends?

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Ensuring Peak Radiology Precision: Unveiling How Teleradiology Services Guarantee Optimal Quality in Image Interpretation (Jammu, Kashmir, Ramban, Reasi, Samba, Udhampur, Anantnag)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology Introduction: In the realm of healthcare diagnostics, precision in radiology is paramount. This blog unveils the intricate mechanisms by which Teleradiology services guarantee optimal quality in image interpretation, shaping the future of diagnostic accuracy.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Addition of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

POSLUMA is widely available through 36 radiopharmacies in the national network of Blue Earth Diagnostics’ commercial U.S. The addition of POSLUMA to the highly respected NCCN Guidelines is a major milestone for Blue Earth Diagnostics,” said David E. Chief Medical Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics. Teoh, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, D.Phil.,