Mon.Aug 07, 2023

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CMS Suspends IDR Process of No Surprises Act After Federal Court Vacates IDR Fee Increase

Diagnostic Imaging

The controversial Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act was temporarily suspended by the CMS on August 4 due to a federal court ruling that vacated a substantial administrative fee increase and batching rule from the CMS that reportedly curtailed challenges of claim reimbursement by radiologists and other providers.

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Top 5 Ways KMG’s Turnkey Medical Imaging Solutions Can Help You

Kings Medical Group

Efficiency, Excellence, and Expertise – Your Mobile, Interim Mobile and Fixed Base Turnkey Medical Imaging Partner Amid the dynamic landscape of healthcare, medical facilities like hospitals and imaging centers regularly encounter a host of obstacles that impede their effectiveness and financial success. These challenges include patient backlog, fragmented care, and unmet returns on investments (ROI), […] The post Top 5 Ways KMG’s Turnkey Medical Imaging Solutions Can Help You

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Portable Ultrasound-Based System Simultaneously Assesses Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries

MedImaging Ultrasound

A portable, computer-aided, 3D fracture detection and diagnosis system based on ultrasound imaging could enable rapid triage of fracture severity, thereby reducing unnecessary radiography.

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REBEL Cast Ep122 – Delayed vs Rapid Sequence Intubation in Agitated Trauma Patients

REBEL EM

Background: Getting a definitive airway in a critically ill trauma patient can be a stressful situation. The potential for soiled airways, cervical spine injuries, maxillofacial injuries and head injuries combined with agitation/delirium, altered mental status and hypoxemia can make securing a definitive airway both an anatomic and physiologic challenge.

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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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Use of advanced imaging skyrockets in ED, and radiologists should be ready for more

Radiology Business

The surge in imaging utilization is independent of increased patient volumes, “suggesting that other extrinsic drivers” contributed, researchers noted.

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Judge denies Radiology Partners’ initial request to resolve ‘bogus’ UnitedHealthcare lawsuit via arbitration

Radiology Business

The nation's largest commercial insurer recently filed an amended complaint, claiming that RP perpetrated a billing scheme motivated by "pure greed.

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Elderly women at risk of breast cancer overdiagnosis

AuntMinnie

Elderly women who undergo routine screening mammography for breast cancer ar. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Women prefer mammography surveillance for low-risk DCIS Can AI risk assessment improve screening mammography results? Should elderly breast cancer survivors still get mammograms?

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Echo Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’ experience Registered as a Vascular Technologist Must be able to perform echoes and all vascular exams Experience in general ultrasound is beneficial Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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Diagnostic Technique Assesses Structural Changes in Cardiac Arrhythmia to Enable Personalized.

MedImaging Ultrasound

A new diagnostic method allows for the simultaneous assessment of both electrical and mechanical (contractile) activity in the heart atria during atrial fibrillation, enabling timely intervention and better management of the condition.

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Nuclear Med/PET Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Experience Requirements: Current Florida Radiologic Technologist license for Nuclear Medicine CNMT or RT(N) BLS certification General Nuclear Medicine and PET experience Available for weekends and late shifts; no on call Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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New Scoring Systems Increase Accuracy of AI-Generated Radiology Reports

MedImaging General Imaging

While several AI models capable of generating detailed medical imaging reports have emerged, automated scoring systems meant to assess these tools are proving to be less effective at gauging their performance, according to a new study.

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Nuclear Med/PET Technologist (PRN)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Experience Requirements: Current Florida Radiologic Technologist license for Nuclear Medicine CNMT or RT(N) BLS certification General Nuclear Medicine experience Available for weekends and late shifts; no on call Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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Two 'yes/no' questions help clinicians assess LCS eligibility

AuntMinnie

A simple two-question technique shows promise for helping clinicians asses. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Using AI with prior LDCT exams improves lung nodule risk assessment How consistent are rads in reporting incidental findings on LDCT? Can AI body composition analysis predict mortality risk on LDCT? Are positive LCS results communicated to patients effectively?

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How Aidoc's Installation the Used Minimal IT Resources at Renown Health

Aidoc

“It’s a really good feeling to have a partner like Aidoc and to be able to provide solutions out of the box that[…]really add value to what we do.” When it comes to implementation, healthcare AI can be daunting. Renown Health had a different experience, getting their AI operating system (aiOS™) up and running in two weeks while using minimal IT resources.

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Qure.ai highlights clinical results from chest x-ray software study

AuntMinnie

Radiology AI software developer Qure.ai is highlighting results from a stud. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Qure.ai partners with Blackford in U.K. Qure.ai wins Japan QuickFire challenge Qure.ai joins forces with Nuance Medtronic and Qure.ai partner to advance AI stroke management Qure.

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Quo vadis Radiomics? Bibliometric analysis of 10-year Radiomics journey

European Society of Radiology: AI

This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of radiomics ten years after the first work became available in March 2012. Throughout the analysis, the authors identified over 5,500 articles from almost 17,000 authors from over 900 different sources, highlighting developments within radiomics, its real-world applications, and tangible and intangible benefits.

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Radiologist on Damar Hamlin care team speaks with AuntMinnie.com

AuntMinnie

Carl Flink, MD, from UC Health spoke with AuntMinnie.com about hi. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: AI proves useful in the emergency department for detecting fractures Could phone tree system help with radiologist burnout?

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MRI Technologist (PRN)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology ARRT registered, MR certified Florida state license for General Radiographer Valid driver's license Work Schedule: The schedule for this position will be every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-hour shifts guaranteed 2 paid weekends of the employee's choice, non-consecutive 2 paid holiday weekends to include Thanksgiving [.

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Women, racial minorities still underrepresented in radiology

AuntMinnie

Women and members of minority racial and ethnic groups continue to be underrepresente. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Burnout continues to be a serious problem in radiology Why is the job market for radiologists improving?

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X-Ray Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology Valid Florida state license A.R.R.T. certification Valid driver’s license Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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Women prefer mammography surveillance for low-risk DCIS

AuntMinnie

Active surveillance with mammography is the go-to choice for most women wit. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: AI doesn't improve breast cancer screening in dense breasts AI helps characterize breast microcalcifications SBI: DCIS progression appears as new masses on surveillance imaging Half of DCIS-treated women don't get ongoing imaging surveillance Is palpable DCIS more aggressive than screen-detected?

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Mammography Technologist (full-time + part-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology A.R.R.T., Registered in Mammography Valid FL state license Valid driver’s license Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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Canon launches angiography system in European market

AuntMinnie

Canon Medical Systems has launched Alphenix/Evolve Edition angiography syste. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Mammography Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology A.R.R.T., Registered in Mammography Valid FL state license Valid driver’s license Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.

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Prior Studies in Teleradiology: the Unavailable, the Invisible and the Unknown-Unknown

Diagnostic Imaging

Does access to prior imaging results have to be mission impossible for teleradiologists?

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MRI Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Schedule for this position may include night and weekend shift rotation Will be required to travel to different office locations Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology ARRT registered Valid Florida state license MRI certified Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ [.

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Susan G. Komen Renames Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Grant After Local Raleigh Resident and Breast Cancer Advocate

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 08/07/2023 - 14:43 August 7, 2023 — Susan G. Komen , a leading breast cancer organization, today announced the renaming of a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) grant to honor Rhonda Crocker Howell, a Raleigh resident, community leader and dedicated breast cancer advocate. The grant will be renamed The Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Grant in honor of Rhonda Crocker Howell.

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CT Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Schedule for this position may include night and weekend shift rotation Will be required to travel to different office locations Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology ARRT registered Valid Florida state license CT certified Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ [.

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GigXR and DICOM Director Debut Three-Dimensional Medical Imagery Learning Using Holograms of CT Scans and MRIs

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 08/07/2023 - 14:56 August 7, 2023 — GigXR, Inc , whose immersive learning platform delivers a catalog of complementary XR applications for healthcare training, announced today the debut of DICOM XR Library powered by INTRAVISION XR. The new application renders a complete set of hyper-realistic 3D medical imagery derived from MRI and CT scans for use in teaching, training, and simulation.

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Ultrasound Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Experience/Requirements: Graduated with A.S. from an Accredited Ultrasound Program RDMS registered, RVT registered preferred, but not required 2 years scanning experience preferred Ultrasound skills including, but not limited to, Abd, OB/GYN, small parts, breast, and vascular We are seeking a candidate in the immediate surrounding area Please note that, due to the nature of [.