Radiology Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
BCBS of Michigan has sought to push urologists away from aggressive treatment for low-risk cancer, offering a payment perk to shift their approach.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 10, 2025
Experts recently uncovered evidence suggesting behaviors such as undereating, binging and purging could be owed to anatomical alterations in parts of the brain.
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Radiology Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
Researchers recently fielded the survey, hoping to collect information about the state of IR practice and factors that impact access.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization to treat liver cancer appears safe and effective in people living with HIV, with a recent study finding no significant adverse events in patients as a result of the procedure. The study is the first to assess outcomes of the procedure in people living with HIV, as these patients are often excluded due to immunodeficiency concerns, noted lead author Kartikeya Menon, MD, of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
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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.
Aidoc
JANUARY 10, 2025
As we enter 2025, the once futuristic possibilities of clinical AI like real-time data analysis are becoming the expectation of modern healthcare. This year will mark a turning point, where AI technologies evolve from “nice to have” budget items to essential tools that redefine how care is delivered and experienced. For healthcare leaders, staying ahead means understanding the trends driving this shift smarter workflows, data-driven decisions and better patient outcomes.
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Radiology Business
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Medical Group Management Association made its demands in a letter to newly appointed leaders in the U.S. House and Senate sent Tuesday.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 10, 2025
How do we respond to challenges with staff recruitment, cybersecurity, and looming hospital takeovers in radiology? This author assesses key trends in radiology and offers key insights to stay competitive in the field.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
The state of California now allows certified nuclear medicine technologists to administer any radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes. However, an exemption effective January 1 stipulates that a supervisor must be physically near the room or location where the technologist is performing the procedure and capable of providing immediate assistance.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 10, 2025
Christoph Wald, MD, vice chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors, explains how the new Assess-AI National Radiology Data Registry is designed to help monitor accuracy and other metrics for radiology artificial intelligence.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
ImagingU has announced dates and locations for three in-person weekend MRI safety conferences. The learning events are designed for current and aspiring MR safety officers and radiology professionals looking to increase their MRI safety knowledge or earn continuing education credits. Events are planned for March 21 to 23 in Scottsdale, AZ; June 13 to 15 in Fort Lauderdale, FL; and October 3 to 5 in Boston, MA.
MedImaging Ultrasound
JANUARY 10, 2025
Implementing POCUS in clinics to assess the viability and gestational age of pregnancies in the first trimester has been found to improve patient care and reduce emergency visits.
Maven Imaging
JANUARY 10, 2025
Recovering from injuries and surgeries or managing chronic pain often requires innovative solutions that go beyond traditional therapies that not all patients can use or respond well to. For those seeking a non-invasive, effective approach for faster and more comprehensive rehabilitation, TECAR therapy is a cutting-edge treatment modality.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
A deep-learning model based on MRI and clinical parameters appears effective for predicting the risk of prostate cancer progression, according to a study published January 10 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. The findings could translate to a reduction in unnecessary biopsies, wrote a team led by Christian Roest of University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 10, 2025
tim.hodson Fri, 01/10/2025 - 13:33 Jan. 8, 2025 ScreenPoint Medical has acquiredf Biomediq A/S, a research-based company focused on the research, development and implementation of quantitative imaging biomarkers. After a decade of close collaboration as separate entities on image based risk assessment, this deal is expected to bring breast cancer risk assessment capabilities to ScreenPoint's Breast AI, Transpara.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with wildfire disaster relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area. While the fire is easing, 10 people have died and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed with roughly 150,000 people remaining under mandatory evacuation orders, the Los Angeles Times reported today.
MRI Network
JANUARY 10, 2025
Experts had been anticipating U.S. employers to add a healthy number of jobs in December, while recognizing that below the surface monthly hiring gains were concentrated in a handful of sectors. Decembers Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Summary data did not disappoint the analysts. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256,000 in December with growth concentrated in the same sectors.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
In Part 1 of his two-part series, radiologist Josh Ewell, DO, discussed developments in AI technology and the potential impact of these advances on radiology. A self-reinforcingspiral Initially, AI tools will fulfill their promise to relieve the burden of our worsening radiologist shortage: more studies can be read in less time. Yet economic principles remain unforgiving.
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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.
Ben White
JANUARY 10, 2025
2024 was a busy year for me (as all years feel busy, just as I suspect they do for literally everyone). Here on the site I did more quote-and-commentary posts and short asides, which I find enjoyable to write and share but also help me cover emotionally for fewer longer or more involved postings amidst the vagaries of life and also all the radiology job-related stuff I won’t shut up about.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 10, 2025
Five measures have been added to the American College of Radiology (ACR) National Radiology Data Registry Qualified Clinical Data Registry and approved for 2025. For the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance year, the additional measures approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) include the following: ACRad 43: DXA [dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry] improving reporting of true change in bone mineral density QMM 23: Low dose cancer screening recommenda
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JANUARY 10, 2025
Cindy Cheng is well known for her attention to detail and hands-on approach to planning Radiologys educational and department events. What you may not realize is that shes also an artist! She proudly displayed her handmade greeting cards, knitted hats, and crocheted leather wallets at a recent UCSF Artisan Guild By The Bay craft fair. We sat down with her to explore her creativity, artistic sensibility, and inspiration.
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