AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

Radiology administrators express very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center in coming months, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the second quarter of 2025. Radiologist group is short-staffed, which is causing interventional radiology procedures to be limited."

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The country's largest commercial insurer knocked the Austin, Texas, practice out of network in April 2023, after it had reportedly sought a 34% price hike over five years.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1%

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. Despite its superb diagnostic performance, data from the Medicare payment database indicates that in 2021, 194,554 PET MPI studies were performed for Medicare patients, while 1,470,751 SPECT MPI studies were performed, a ratio of 7.5

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Professional Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Considerations for subsequent imaging Patients identified as having dense breasts are recommended for additional imaging using MRI, ultrasound, or contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM). CEM is faster and less costly than MRI and can often be used as a follow-up to an abnormal screening mammogram when it is clinically appropriate.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Radiology administrators are confident that diagnostic and interventional radiology will continue to grow as a profit center through the remainder of this year and beyond, according to MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 12, 2024

RBMA President Kit Crancer said a lack of federal policy has driven 20 states to adopt laws requiring that insurance cover the costs.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 15, 2024

Radiology administrators are confident that diagnostic and interventional radiology will continue to grow as a profit center, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) new report for the second quarter of 2024. Graphic courtesy of The MarkeTech Group.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

“Chronic low back pain and persistent hip pain after total hip replacement are often inadequately treated since conventional imaging techniques such as CT or MRI are unable to accurately identify the source of pain,” Mostert said. The patients were referred to the study by their physicians.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2023

law to have insurance companies cover diagnostic breast imaging Imaging leaders sound off on legal challenge to free preventive services Deductibles discourage patients from diagnostic breast imaging Out-of-pocket costs persist as barrier to breast imaging FDA amends requirements for facilities to report breast density info

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

IMI joins SLHP, providing quality and affordable medical imaging to the Treasure Valley Healthcare Community {Boise, Idaho, February 15, 2024} SLHP members now have more options when it comes to accessing medical imaging within the Treasure Valley. Luke’s Health Partners.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Methods for training artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic algorithms can help prevent these models from producing medical errors caused by adversarial attacks, according to research presented at RSNA 2023 in Chicago. Adversarial data produced by projected gradient descent were used to insert noises into mammogram images.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tim Merchant, national director of screening networks and population health strategy for RadNet, said the Delaware location expands RadNet's statewide breast cancer screening network farther south in Delaware and adds an AI-enabled retail screening-only clinic to the multisite Delaware Imaging Network. RadNet acquired DeepHealth in 2020.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 13, 2023

A federal court ruling that vacated nationwide insurance mandates for free preventiv.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast cancer, in "many situations [it is] a viable alternative."

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 15, 2024

The medical imaging AI market is forecast to reach almost $2 billion by 2027. The application of deep learning and convoluted neural networks to AI-powered technology solutions for medical imaging enables them to offer far greater value and clinical utility than conventional workflow optimization tools. Parekh, PhD. In the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Performing CCTA imaging CCTA is a complex exam. The test requires good patient cooperation because image acquisition is fast; if for some reason the patient is moving or not holding their breath, the scan quality can be significantly degraded. Compounding the issue, those cases arrive 24 hours a day, not just during business hours.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Chinese clinicians have provided evidence in a “real-world study” that shows amyloid PET imaging is effective for diagnosing and managing patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published February 8 in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. of patients, noted lead author Ke-Liang Chen, MD, a neurologist at Fudan University.

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Women with uterine fibroids and Medicaid coverage are significantly more likely to be treated with uterine artery embolization than those with commercial insurance, according to newly published research.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

POSLUMA (formerly referred to as to as 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 ) is an optimized, high-affinity radiohybrid (rh) Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-targeted PET imaging agent. Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd. Gauden , D.Phil.,

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Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the website, www.valuepenguin.com, “high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) were created for consumers to have a health insurance option with lower premiums and high deductibles. Insurance plans with a high deductible usually mean lower premium payments for employees. Capitol Imaging Services!

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With that said, it would be easy to theorize that more than anything else, that cost is the most crucial factor for clinics, hospitals, and imaging centers that are seeking X-Ray equipment solutions. Purchasing a piece of X-Ray equipment impacts everyone, from the patients to the rad tech taking the image to the radiologist interpreting it.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Perry Pickhardt, MD, UW-Madison While Pickhardt’s efforts revolve around what is commonly called “opportunistic screening,” he likens the goals to value-based medical imaging and repurposing scans for useful incidental data for cardiometabolic screening purposes. .”— His work on abdominal imaging has led to over 500 scientific publications.

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Professional Radiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. So, why are these prior images so important? In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Komen said it encourages women to talk with their healthcare providers about their breast density and whether additional breast imaging may be right for them. To date, 26 states have eliminated out-of-pocket costs to patients with state-regulated health insurance plans for diagnostic and/or supplemental imaging.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

announced that it has connected to the Nuance Precision Imaging Network. The secure nationwide cloud platform empowers collaborative care teams with streamlined communications and AI insights from diagnostic imaging within existing workflows to improve healthcare outcomes and costs. The collaboration between Qure.ai

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

Komen issued a statement calling for the passing of state and federal legislation in 2024 to remove barriers preventing people from receiving necessary breast care, including imaging. Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act: This would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for people receiving diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

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TRA Medical Imaging

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s the difference between Screening and Diagnostic Mammogram? During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. Sometimes additional mammogram images are taken. Where a screening mammogram can be self-referred, a diagnostic mammogram requires a referral from your healthcare provider.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 5, 2023

Healthcare costs and insurance premiums have increased in recent years. The higher deductible also lowers monthly insurance premiums, making these plans an attractive option for healthy people who may typically need coverage only for preventative care or health emergencies. There was a variable response rate on questions.

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has fundamentally changed the evaluation and management of foot and ankle disorders such as hallux valgus, progressive collapsing foot disorder (PCFD), ankle instability, and traumatic deformities. The reality is that if insurance was not an issue, I would not perform conventional radiographic imaging anymore.

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Associates in Medical Imaging

APRIL 23, 2021

As diagnostic technology continues to advance rapidly, so too do the imaging options and opportunities presented to hospitals and primary care providers. Gone are the days when there was one "gold standard" diagnostic imaging option. Today, PET/CT is the fastest growing diagnostic imaging modality, and for good reason.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Managed by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT codes are essential for documenting and billing medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. These cover vasoreactivity testing, emboli detection, and venous-arterial shunt detection, enhancing diagnostic precision for neurological conditions.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) The MPFS Final Rule for 2024 included a suspension of the regulation that would have penalized radiologists for the failure to order physicians to consult AUC when ordering advanced diagnostic imaging.

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American Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Out of Pocket, in the Picture: Your Healthcare Deductible and Imaging, Explained Health insurance helps individuals or families pay for medical care, but it doesn’t cover all your healthcare expenses. The post Out of Pocket, in the Picture: Your Healthcare Deductible and Imaging, Explained appeared first on American Health Imaging.

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