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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The battle between Radiology Partners and UnitedHealthcare has ended with United as the victor. The summary: RP claimed United owed them lots of money for underpayment because United was using a 2020 contract to determine some of its payments instead of a more lucrative 1998 contract originally held by one of its purchased groups, Singleton. United then sued Radiology Partners alleging an illegal pass-through billing scheme.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The brain and spinal cord are the central pillars of the human central nervous system (CNS), orchestrating everything from movement to sensation. Despite significant advances in neuroscience, our understanding of how these two crucial components of the CNS interact remains limited.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

F-18 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT leads to significant upstaging in newly diagnosed breast cancer, according to research published September 5 in Academic Radiology. A team led by Liu Junzhi, PhD, from the China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University in Changchun, China, found that the modality leads to upstaging at a higher rate than that of F-18 FDG PET/CT.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Researchers at Korea University College of Medicine have identified a new candidate marker for determining the severity and metastasis of sarcoma and developed a molecular sensor that enables fluorescence imaging targeting this marker.

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Harrison.rad.1 can conduct chats related to imaging, identify and localize X-ray findings, generate reports and provide its reasoning based on patient history and clinical context.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

PET/CT imaging with iodine-124 (I-124) evuzamitide may help monitor how patients with cardiac amyloidosis respond to therapy over time, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting in Austin, TX. Emily Martin, PhD, of the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, discussed her group’s latest research on the investigational approach, with repeat scans more than two years after baseline showing changes in cardiac and extracardiac amyloid lo

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

“While the result was surprising and unsatisfying, we are nevertheless pleased that the panel rejected any recovery to UHC," the California-based practice said on Thursday.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

When it happened, news of the incident did not circulate, and whether it was reported to any governing body remains unclear.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Allegheny Valley Hospital is offering a new mobile MRI truck, among other upgrades, which will add 40 new appointment slots per week.

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A machine-learning-based model demonstrated an 87 percent area under the curve and a 90 percent specificity rate for predicting interstitial lung abnormality on CT scans, according to new research.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary (BLS) data has been eagerly anticipated by an unusually broad spectrum of audiences. Politicians are ready to interpret results to favor their candidate in the November presidential elections. The report on hiring and employment in August will be pivotal in shaping any Federal Reserve Bank interest rate adjustment later this month, and business leaders will be looking for clues on the overall trajectory of the economy as they make f

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, explains resources available through its Data Science Institute to evaluate and validate the quality of imaging algorithms.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Each September marks Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, which was established by the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to raise awareness about brain aneurysms and the impact they have on families and communities. The goal of the month is to educate the public about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options associated with brain aneurysms in order to save lives.

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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). With the accreditation, AdvaMed plans to begin writing standards for medical imaging devices toward establishing guidelines, specifications, and/or requirements for medical products, services, processes, and materials. Among its goals is to pursue a common language to measure and evaluate performance, the association said in a news release.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A study exploring the use of a nuclear imaging technique to identify immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated acute kidney injury without invasive biopsies, has shown that such patients exhibit significantly higher levels of radioactively labeled glucose in the kidneys compared to those with AKI from other causes.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Geared toward ambulatory use, the HeartKey Rhythm suite reportedly offers enhanced signal clarity and rhythm detection algorithms.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the two-count indictment on Sept. 4, with 53-year-old Ashok Panigraphy, MD, the sole defendant.

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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.

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

South Charleston, WV-based WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has partnered with Associated Radiologists Inc. (ARI) for exclusive onsite radiology and advanced medical imaging services, effective September 5. Thomas Hospitals previously contracted with Kanawha Valley Radiologists, which was recently incorporated into ARI, WVU Medicine said. As part of the new partnership, Thomas Hospitals and ARI plan to incorporate 3-tesla MRI, additional CT scanners, and advanced PET imaging techniques to better se

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Publication date: Available online 6 September 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Milind Ratna Shakya, Chong Zheng, Fan Fu, Shengjun Sun, Jie Lu

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ScienceDirect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Publication date: October 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology, Volume 79, Issue 10 Author(s):

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ScienceDirect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Publication date: October 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology, Volume 79, Issue 10 Author(s):

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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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