Wed.Oct 04, 2023

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Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Health Imaging

Women cite a lack of time as the primary reason for not scheduling a mammogram, according to a survey from one large health system.

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Workload, pay reassessments may be necessary to address career satisfaction gaps between academic and private practice radiology

Radiology Business

Physicians in teaching settings reported higher monthly reading volumes alongside heavier demands for nonclinical work, according to new survey data.

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FDA clears teleradiology platform from Cairo-based imaging vendor

Health Imaging

Rology facilitates the storage and sharing of radiology images for remote reading.

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FDA Clears Emerging AI-Enabled Teleradiology Platform

Diagnostic Imaging

The Rology teleradiology platform may improve access to top tier-imaging interpretation for stand-alone imaging centers, rural facilities and low-income patients.

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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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Rad Partners affiliate Radiology Alliance reaches multi-year pact, restoring in-network access with BCBS

Radiology Business

“We are pleased to have them rejoin our networks, and we appreciate their partnership in serving our members,” said BlueCross EVP Scott Pierce.

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Imaging centers, hospital system reach agreement with Anthem BCBS in $93M dispute

Radiology Business

Bon Secours Mercy Health filed suit Aug. 28, alleging Virginia's largest commercial insurer had denied or downgraded an enormous volume of claims.

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RaySearch Expands Collaboration with P-Cure

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:02 October 4, 2023 — RaySearch Laboratories AB has announced its expanded collaboration with P-Cure , aiming at enhancing the workflow efficiency of P-Cure’s proton therapy system through integration with RaySearch’s systems RayStation and RayCare. The expanded collaboration will enable users of the P-Cure proton therapy system to use RayStation and RayCare in a seamlessly integrated environment, according to an Oct. 1 statement released by Raysearch.

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American College of Radiology, RBMA express growing alarm over pause in surprise-bill processing

Radiology Business

Medical societies representing rads, emergency docs and anesthesiologists are pressing for a "full and immediate" relaunch of independent dispute resolution.

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MR-Guided Radiotherapy Demonstrates High Accuracy for Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A new study has shown promising outcomes when using intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery for an MR-guided radiotherapy system.

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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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SEC reaches $1M settlement with imaging vendor Nanox over misstated cost of flagship device

Radiology Business

The company claimed to investors that it could build the machine for as little as $8,000, ignoring higher alternative estimates provided by internal execs.

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AI Model Combines Chest X-rays with Patient Data to Improve Diagnosis

MedImaging Radiography

A newly developed transformer AI model combines clinical patient data with imaging information to enhance diagnostic accuracy on chest X-rays.

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9 Common Issues With X-Ray Machines & Calls to Action

Atlantis Worldwide

There are some common problems that occur with X-ray machines and some pretty easy ways to troubleshoot the issues. The team at Atlantis put together.

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Study: Hypofractionated Radiation Regimen is Equivalent to Conventional Radiation Course in Women with Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Diagnostic Imaging

In reportedly the first randomized study to compare hypofractionated radiation treatment versus conventional radiation treatment for women who had breast reconstruction procedures after mastectomy, researchers at the recent ASTRO conference noted similar rates of cancer recurrence, chest wall toxicity and patient well-being.

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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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How Atlantic Health automated its radiology prior authorization workflow

Radiology Business

Director of IT Kumar Aditya explains how the New Jersey hospital system automated more than 60% of its radiology prior authorization workflow.

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Groundbreaking Mammography System Delivers High-Quality 3D Images in Just Five Seconds

MedImaging Radiography

A new mammography system with wide-angle tomosynthesis delivers high-quality 3D images in only five seconds, offering a unique combination of speed with high depth resolution and area resolution.

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Overcoming the Patient Backlog Challenge in Medical Imaging

Kings Medical Group

In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, hospitals and imaging centers hold a pivotal role in delivering timely and precise medical services. They are the front lines in diagnosing and monitoring diseases, guiding treatment decisions, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. However, they are not without their own set of challenges, and one that has grown increasingly critical […] The post Overcoming the Patient Backlog Challenge in Medical Imaging appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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Novartis may sell assets from its diagnostic imaging unit: Report

Radiology Business

The Swiss company is already is in the initial stages of seeking buyers for some of its radiology-related products, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

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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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Ista Dispatch 2023

CurveBeam AI

Direct from ISTA, hear how knee specialists are using weight bearing CT in daily practice to personalize their alignment strategy for TKA planning and making plans for future research. The post Ista Dispatch 2023 appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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European Radiology on the road – ESUR 2023 in Rome

European Radiology

The European Radiology Editor in Chief, Yves Menu, and Deputy Editor, Rossano Girometti were pleased to award the most cited papers in the field of urogenital imaging published in European Radiology in the Impact Factor ranking 2022 at the ESUR 2023 held in Rome. The gold award was for the paper “ ESUR/ESUI consensus statements on multi-parametric MRI for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer:quality requirements for image acquisition, interpretation and radiologists’ train

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RSNA Annual Meeting 2023

CurveBeam AI

The post RSNA Annual Meeting 2023 appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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Economic Uncertainty: How This Will Impact Hiring in Banking / Finance Sector

MRI Network

The economic outlook of the international banking industry seems uncertain, as seen in the unforeseen collapse of major financial institutions like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Credit Suisse. Continuous volatility in the sector could present a pressing need for banking leaders to reevaluate risk governance practices and current hiring methods to engage upcoming talent.

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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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MSK 2023 Global Musculoskeletal Societies Joint Meeting

CurveBeam AI

The post MSK 2023 Global Musculoskeletal Societies Joint Meeting appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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AI Combines Chest X-rays with Patient Data to Improve Diagnosis

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:18 October 4, 2023 — A new artificial intelligence ( AI ) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays , according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Clinicians consider both imaging and non-imaging data when diagnosing diseases.

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Percutaneous Computed Tomography-Guided Cryoablation for Locally-Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Technical Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy

JVIR

Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Prostate specific antigen (PSA); External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT); Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Positron-Emission Tomography (PET); Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT); Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Working Group 3 (PCWG-3); Prostate Specific-Membrane Antigen (PSMA)

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Interpretable CT radiomics model for invasiveness prediction in patients with ground-glass nodules

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 3 October 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): M.P. Hong, R. Zhang, S.J. Fan, Y.T. Liang, H.J. Cai, M.S. Xu, B. Zhou, L.S.

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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?