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Can self-scheduling and referral close breast cancer screening gaps?

AuntMinnie

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Experts sound off on public health strategies Tailored interventions boost rural residents' cancer screening uptake Deductibles discourage patients from diagnostic breast imaging Out-of-pocket costs persist as barrier to breast imaging Patient access to medical imaging varies by zip code

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

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University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. 2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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Case Western Reserve Researchers land $1.125 million National Science Foundation Grant to Advance Safer, Faster and Less Expensive Medical-imaging Technology

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:47 January 4, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

AuntMinnie

University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. 2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

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"By not separating radiologist assistant reimbursement policies into different payment categories by service location, the adoption of MARCA would enable radiologists to devote more focused time to reviewing and interpreting complex medical images or urgent cases," the ASRT has said.

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New AI Tool Could Help Identify Dementia Risk

Imaging Technology

Optometrists, will be able to use the software subsequently developed as a predictive or diagnostic tool for conditions such as Alzheimers, as a triage tool to refer patients to secondary health services if signs of brain disease are spotted, and potentially as a way to monitor cognitive decline. Find out more on the EI website.

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Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine Annual Meeting SIIM24 Program Preview

Imaging Technology

Roth is Professor of Radiology, Duke Neuroradiology , and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Imaging Service Line, Vice Chair of Radiology for Clinical Informatics and Information Technology, and Director of Imaging Informatics Strategy. Later Thursday, at 5:15 p.m. Dwyer Lecture will be delivered by J.

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