Ben White

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They may not know how to run a radiology business, but they inarguably understand how to play the finance game: Radiology Partners completed its “ comprehensive set of financing transactions to strengthen its financial position.” In doing so, they ended up raising $720 million in preferred equity. They successfully used the promise of a substantial equity raise to get their debtholders to refinance, then used the promise of successful refinancing to further raise an additional ~$400 million.

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

For people with COVID-19 related brain fog, emerging dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) research findings revealed blood-brain barrier disruption in multiple brain regions, including temporal lobes and the frontal cortex, up to a year after active infection.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Cancers of the prostate (17%), female breast (13%), and lung (12%) accounted for the largest share of the tally, experts noted.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A deep-learning method could improve clinical strategies for addressing ultrasound BI-RADS 4A lesions, a study published February 20 in Clinical Breast Cancer found. Researchers led by Mei Yi from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, found that their deep learning model achieved higher sensitivities than those of clinical experience alone and that the performance of radiologists improved with deep-learning assistance.

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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:12 February 23, 2024 — ScreenPoint Medical is showcasing its industry leading Transpara Breast AI at the 2024 European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ) meeting, February 28-March 3, 2024 (Booth #AI-31 in Expo Hall X1). Transpara provides radiologists with a 'second pair' of eyes to help detect cancers earlier and reduce recall rates.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:34 February 23, 2024 — Can dual-energy tomosynthesis be performed portably? This is one of the topics to be discussed by KA Imaging’s Team Lead for Spectral Imaging, Steven Tilley , during a presentation at the upcoming European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ). The study titled “Dual-Energy Tomosynthesis of the Chest using a Triple Layer X-ray Detector”, which yielded promising results, will be part of a Research Presentation Session.

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Health IT Analytics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mount Sinai researchers revealed that the large language model GPT-4 can match, and even outperform, human specialists in managing glaucoma or retina disease.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:12 February 23, 2024 — ScreenPoint Medical is showcasing its industry leading Transpara Breast AI at the 2024 European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ) meeting, February 28-March 3, 2024 (Booth #AI-31 in Expo Hall X1). Transpara provides radiologists with a 'second pair' of eyes to help detect cancers earlier and reduce recall rates.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Women in healthcare occupations -- from physicians to nurses, clinical social workers, and mental health providers -- experience more stress and burnout compared to their male peers, researchers have found. There are ways to mitigate this phenomenon, however, including boosting job satisfaction and maintaining a work-life balance, noted study corresponding author Judith Frame, PhD, of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment. To highlight the profession, ASRT has partnered with medical imaging professional and actor, Michael Benzaia.

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Cassling's MRI

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

First and only FDA-cleared, multi-vendor remote scanning software Enables remote scanning and support for up to three scanners simultaneously Addresses technologist shortage and standardizes care across sites Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of syngo Virtual Cockpit , a private, secure communication platform for real-time image visualization, acquisition, and collaboration between healthcare professionals across multiple sites.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

During the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Conference and Exhibition, HIMSS24, experts from the world’s largest government agencies will convene to focus on the future of public healthcare and the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging trends. Greg Singleton, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) at the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

U.S. health care, including radiology, is both a large polluter and extremely resource-intensive. Yet planetary health and sustainability is an emerging field and likely an unfamiliar topic for most radiologists. To that end, John Scheel, MD, PhD, of Vanderbilt University, and Julia Schoen, of Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health, recently edited a special focus section on climate and sustainability in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:34 February 23, 2024 — Can dual-energy tomosynthesis be performed portably? This is one of the topics to be discussed by KA Imaging’s Team Lead for Spectral Imaging, Steven Tilley , during a presentation at the upcoming European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ). The study titled “Dual-Energy Tomosynthesis of the Chest using a Triple Layer X-ray Detector”, which yielded promising results, will be part of a Research Presentation Session.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

U.S. health care, including radiology, is both a large polluter and extremely resource-intensive. Yet planetary health and sustainability is an emerging field and likely an unfamiliar topic for most radiologists. To that end, John Scheel, MD, PhD, of Vanderbilt University, and Julia Schoen, of Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health, recently edited a special focus section on climate and sustainability in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Healthcare Administrative Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that influences reimbursement not only from Medicare, but also from other payers since many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Although it is the object of most focus, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) is not the only agency that regulates healthcare.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Radiology has always been at the forefront of technological advances in patient care, and imaging AI is another “watershed moment.” In this clip from the webinar, “How it Started vs. How it’s Going: AI Early Adopters Discuss how the Technology has Changed Practice,” Ryan K. Lee, MD, MBA, Chair, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Einstein Healthcare Network – Jefferson Health, explains why.

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Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An augmented reality preoperative surgical planning application provides clinicians with advanced imaging to assist in making key decisions during procedures.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Radiation oncology has for several years now faced challenges in workforce retention and resident placement. In 2023 alone, there was a continued decline in residency applicants with 37 unmatched positions. Arya Amini, MD, from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California spoke with AuntMinnie.com about a paper he recently co-authored that outlines this problem and strategies that could potentially help.

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MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Researchers have introduced 3D-printable materials that are easily trackable using X-ray machines or computed tomography, thus enabling observation of the.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Radiology Partners has completed a series of financing transactions, including a growth equity investment of nearly $720 million. The company also said with its completion of transactions, it has reduced its debt and extended outstanding debt maturities with new maturity dates ranging from 2028 to 2030. It will also retain more than $500 million of cash and liquidity to fund continued growth and investment in innovation.

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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A new system integrates CT scans with the chemical profile of both tumors and normal lung tissue to help classify the type of lung cancer and accurately predict patient outcomes.

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