Thu.Apr 04, 2024

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Radiologists ponder private equity in medicine: ‘Why aren’t we more concerned?’

Radiology Business

Leah Davis, DO, and Sharon D'Souza MD, shared their thoughts in a piece published Monday by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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AI identifies signs of COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

Health Imaging

The deep neural network was trained using over 40,000 patient ultrasound images and computer-generated facsimiles made from real scans.

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French-led team unveils 11.7 tesla MRI scans of human brain

AuntMinnie

A research group based in Saclay, near Paris, has taken the wraps off what it claims are the world's first MRI scans of the human brain in vivo taken at a field strength of 11.7 tesla. President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated the researchers on social media. "The first images surpassed our expectations, giving after just four minutes, mind-blowing brain images without any artifacts, with superb tissue contrast and resolution, which represents a volume equivalent to a few thousand neurons," De

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Amyloid blood test could eliminate millions in spending on PET imaging for Alzheimer’s

Radiology Business

At roughly $5,000 per positron emission tomography exam, experts estimate the U.S. healthcare system could save $9 million (or about $1,432 per patient) on imaging.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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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GE HealthCare adds AI guidance to handheld ultrasound devices

Health Imaging

Caption AI is designed to make cardiac imaging more accessible by offering step-by-step guidance on probe movements and ensuring image quality through a built-in meter.

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Microwave ablation an effective, safer treatment for thyroid carcinoma, study finds

Health Imaging

A comparative analysis against surgical resection found MWS had the same survival rate and caused fewer side effects.

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Spurred by radiology M&A deal, US senators aim to curb ‘corporate greed’ in healthcare

Radiology Business

UnitedHealth recently announced plans to purchase Steward Medical Group, a multispecialty radiology provider that spans nine states, after private equity owners left it financially hamstrung.

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AIUM president-elect previews UltraCon 2024

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Attendees at this year’s UltraCon in Austin, TX, can look forward to the new research and technology to be highlighted -- as well as the solar eclipse that will take place during the conference. UltraCon, formerly the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting, from April 6 to 10 will feature research covering several areas in ultrasound, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), elastography, contrast enhancement, and AI, among others.

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Unable to find a buyer, multispecialty radiology provider closes

Radiology Business

Hospital group Intermountain hoped to sell Saltzer Health but instead opted to shutter the physician group while retaining its imaging center in Meridian, Idaho.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

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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UC San Diego earns $6.7M NIH grant to develop noninvasive imaging to quantify immune cells in tumors

Health Imaging

The TAM-Sense technique is currently in pre-clinical development, but it could be used to develop new treatments.

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Teleradiology medical malpractice more frequently leads to higher payouts, patient death

Radiology Business

Findings are based on an analysis of 135 teleradiology malpractice cases and 3,474 more in regular radiology, conducted by Harvard Medical School and published in Radiology.

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Life Molecular Imaging, Sofie add Neuraceq availability out of Ohio

AuntMinnie

Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) and Sofie Biosciences have begun offering the Neuraceq ( florbetaben F-18) PET radiotracer produced at Sofie's radiopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cleveland, Ohio. With this expansion, LMI continues driving commercial sales of Neuraceq around the U.S. for the detection of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline, according to the vendor.

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Radiologists at a clear disadvantage in Medicare’s MIPS program, new study shows

Radiology Business

In 2021, there were only nine available MIPS measures for diagnostic radiology versus 65 in family medicine, Neiman Health Policy Institute experts report.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

AuntMinnie

A decade ago, only a few radiopharmaceutical agents were used to help treat cancer patients. That has changed and the field of theranostics is expanding rapidly in various ways, as described in part 1 of AuntMinnie.com 's series on the rise of theranostics. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, rad

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Imaging center operator RadNet launches new joint venture partnership with Providence

Radiology Business

Meanwhile, Moody's also recently issued a credit upgrade for the Los Angeles-based company, highlighting its "healthy" organic growth and "very good" liquidity.

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Is that gin you're drinking? Nuclear MR spectroscopy may be able to tell you

Health Imaging

Over the centuries, "gin" has become hard to define and even harder to classify due to its chemical diversity.

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Radiology practice participation in payment-related survey is ‘urgently needed,’ ACR says

Radiology Business

The American Medical Association has sent its study to thousands of members of the specialty but only received seven responses, ACR says.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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FDA clears redesigned mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers

Health Imaging

The new platform is the first redesign from Siemens Healthineers in over a decade.

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RadNet seeks to refinance $679M term loan, fuel future ‘growth opportunities’

Radiology Business

“Our recent strong operating results, successful public offering and upgrade of our corporate credit rating have substantially lowered our leverage and improved our access to capital,” the company's CFO said.

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Navigating Treatment Options: How X-rays Guide Personalized Care Plans

Professional Radiology

X-rays are like a superpower for doctors—they can see things hidden from plain sight. Whether it’s a broken bone, a lung infection, or even a swallowed object, X-rays reveal the secrets of your body. With this information, doctors can craft a treatment plan designed just for you. At Professional Radiology in El Paso, we understand the importance of X-rays in guiding personalized care.

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Moonlighting during vacation? 5 short-term process changes to address the radiology workforce shortage

Radiology Business

“Rather than working longer and/or faster, there are ways for radiologist to work smarter," researchers wrote in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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MedCognetics nabs patent for breast AI tech

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Medical imaging AI developer MedCognetics has been awarded a patent for its AI technology in mammography by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent covers architectural strategies and methodologies for achieving unbiased AI in breast imaging. The company highlighted that this is supported by MedCognetics’ peer-reviewed publications in industry conferences such as RSNA 2023 and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) 2024, as well as a grant from the National Institutes of Health

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GE HealthCare finalizes acquisition of Cleveland-based provider of AI imaging-analysis software

Radiology Business

The company plans to integrate MIM Software's radiology and nuclear medicine solutions into its advanced-visualization product line.

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Siemens Healthineers gets FDA nod for Mammomat B.brilliant system

AuntMinnie

The Mammomat B.brilliant mammography platform by Siemens Healthineers has received 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers, Siemens Healthineers ' Mammomat B.brilliant mammography system has received 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Mammomat B.brilliant is the first completely redesigned mammography platform in over a decade, the company said.

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Radiology Group must pay $3.1M to settle allegations doc ‘rubber-stamped’ reports from India

Radiology Business

A physician at the Atlanta-based firm purportedly spent as few as 30 seconds reviewing reports prepared by overseas readers who weren’t permitted to practice medicine nor bill government healthcare programs.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?