Ben White
APRIL 29, 2024
Luminello, my wife’s (now former) small practice EHR, just shut down, so I thought we’d end our sold-to-private-equity-just-to-be-shuttered-with-gusto story with a final litany of needless suffering and smarm. Timing To pressure people to switch to SimplePractice, busy psychiatrists running small private practices were given just two months before their current EHR shut down to research, pick, and migrate to a completely new platform.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
PET brain scans show persistent brain inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), despite being treated with high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies, according to a recent study by researchers in Boston. The finding suggests that PET imaging of translocator protein (TSPO) in the brain can serve as a biomarker for evaluating patients whose disease progresses despite treatment, noted lead author Tarun Singhal, MD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and colleagues.
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Imaging Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:01 April 29, 2024 — Koneksa , a healthcare technology company pioneering evidence-based digital biomarkers, announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a pilot study collecting patient-generated health data (PGHD) during proton radiotherapy for lung cancer in collaboration with the New York Proton Center (NYPC), a leading institution in cancer care and research.
Radiology Business
APRIL 29, 2024
Out-of-pocket charges can range from $234 for a diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, according to a recently commissioned study.
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Imaging Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
From implementing artificial intelligence effectively, advocating for radiologists, and working tirelessly to expand visibility of both the profession and women practitioners, Amy K. Patel, MD, has been heralded as a ‘trailblazer’ by the American College of Radiology (ACR). It’s clear to see why.
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Imaging Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 07:45 April 29, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced Elekta Instrument AB is recalling Disposable Biopsy Needles (911933) from one batch (837838839) which can contain some microscopic stainless steel debris on the inside of the biopsy needle. The presence of debris in biopsy samples can hinder examination and delay the process.
Radiology Business
APRIL 29, 2024
Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington have already established such healthcare cost growth targets.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
A significant percentage of imaging exams ordered in emergency departments (EDs) may be inappropriate, according to new research published April 26 in Emergency Radiology. In a retrospective analysis of orders from an ED at an urban academic center, a multi-institutional research team also found that inappropriate imaging orders resulted in detection of significant findings much less frequently than appropriate exams.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
While noting a variety of pitfalls with the chatbot ranging from hallucinations to improper citations, the review authors found the use of ChatGPT in radiology demonstrated “high performance” in 37 out of 44 studies.
Health Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
The suit claims the group wrongfully billed CMS for over $6 million in image reads that did not qualify for Medicare reimbursement due to the subpar computer monitors used to view the studies.
Radiology Business
APRIL 29, 2024
In other news, West Physics Consulting is acquiring part of Tricord Inc., while radiology appointment scheduling firm CCD Health was recently sold.
ScienceDaily
APRIL 29, 2024
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a state-of-the-art imaging technique useful for determining the composition of a variety of objects. Specifically, over-thousand-nanometer (OTN) HSI is particularly useful for detecting organic substances and in medical imaging. In a new study, researchers have developed the world's first rigid endoscope for visible-to-OTN HSI, utilizing supercontinuum lighting and an acoustic-opto tunable filter.
Radiology Business
APRIL 29, 2024
The case dates to June 2019 when whistleblower and Arizona IT executive Eric Stenson first filed suit against Tucson-based Radiology Limited.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
U.S. federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) -- intended to provide care to underserved populations across the country -- show prominent cancer screening gaps, researchers have reported. A team led by Trisha Amboree, PhD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston found that the cancer screening gap manifested at FQHCs -- for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer -- contributes significantly to the percentage of underscreened individuals across the country.
Health Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
The clearance covers the use of Sectra’s digital review application in conjunction with Leica’s Aperio GT 450 DX scanner.
Health IT Analytics
APRIL 29, 2024
Image classification models perform more accurately in white patients than in Black patients, but foundation models may help close these health equity gaps.
Health Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
Applying an edema classification system to preoperative MRI exams provides insight into whether patients' breast cancer will spread.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
Organizations are reacting to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)'s new breast cancer screening recommendations, which include biennial screening beginning at the age of 40. While acknowledging that the new recommendations were an improvement over the task force's 2016 guidelines, the American College of Radiology (ACR) said it does not "go far enough to save more women's lives.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:43 April 29, 2024 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) announced Alan H. Matsumoto , MD, FACR, as Chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors (BOC), and Christoph Wald , MD, PhD, MBA, FACR, as Vice Chair. The announcement was made at ACR 2024 , the College’s annual meeting in Washington, DC. Pamela K. Woodard , MD, FACR, will serve as President and Catherine J.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
GE HealthCare reported a 1% drop in revenue but also higher net income for the first quarter of 2024 (end-March 31). The company generated total first-quarter revenues of $4.65 billion, a 1% decline from $4.7 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Cash flow from operating activities was $419 million versus $468 million for the prior year, with the company noting it repaid $150 million of debt in January 2024.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 29, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:52 April 29, 2024 — The Radiology Leadership Institute ( RLI ) announced the Impact in Leadership Award and Emerging Leader Scholarship recipients during the American College of Radiology ( ACR ) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. “The Radiology Leadership Institute promotes leadership development across the spectrum and the scholarship program is a great way for young people to jumpstart their careers in leadership,” said Frank J.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
South Korean AI software developer Lunit has entered a strategic partnership with Radiobotics, a Denmark-based company specializing in musculoskeletal AI diagnostics. Under the agreement, Lunit will distribute Radiobotics' RBfracture software, an AI tool for the detection of bone fractures on x-ray images. RBfracture complements Lunit's Insight CXR AI-powered chest x-ray screening application, according to the firm.
MRI Network
APRIL 29, 2024
The banking industry today is undergoing a series of drastic changes, forcing banks to operate along with a new crop of online financial service providers that have increased pressure on them to follow suit. The rise of technology has also brought big changes to procedures and regulations. The shift from physical bank branches to everything happening online is already in motion.
TRA Medical Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
Medical imaging is a crucial tool in modern healthcare, providing detailed visuals of the human body’s internal structures and helping in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. At TRA Medical Imaging outpatient centers, patients have access to a variety of imaging modalities, each with specific applications and benefits. In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences and uses of MRI, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, and PET/CT to help you better understand what
MedImaging Radiography
APRIL 29, 2024
An unexpected discovery made in a laboratory suggests that diamond dust, a carbon-based material, might serve as a viable, more tolerable substitute for gadolinium as a contrast agent for imaging.
Aidoc
APRIL 29, 2024
Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, explains why organizations ought to look at AI holistically, gaining the most benefits from an enterprise-wide approach as opposed to viewing AI as a collection of point solutions. View the full webinar with Aidoc and Memorial Healthcare System here. The post The Necessity of an AI Strategy appeared first on Healthcare AI | Aidoc Always-on AI.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
Applying principles of personality theory to one’s development as a radiologist, this author discusses trust in what is bring taught, autonomy and interactions with peers.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 29, 2024
Philips Healthcare posted a slight decrease in sales for the first quarter of 2024, as well as a higher net income loss. For the first quarter (end-March 31), Philips posted revenues of 4.1 billion euros ($4.4 billion U.S.) down from 4.2 billion euros ($4.5 billion) for the same period last year. The company sustained a net loss of 998 million euros ($1.1 billion), compared with a loss of 665 million euros ($713 million), in the first quarter of 2023.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 29, 2024
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