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Physician practice and clinic bankruptcy filings have ‘surged’ 60% year-over-year in 2024

Radiology Business

The healthcare sector continues to face “financial headwinds,” with several “distress drivers” pushing providers toward Chapter 11.

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Nearly half of FDA cleared AI medical devices have not been validated on patient data

Health Imaging

The FDA’s current draft guidance on the approval process for AI devices does not specify the type of validation the agency recommends manufacturers use.

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Annual mammography screening leads to better patient outcomes

AuntMinnie

Annual screening mammography is tied to lower risk of late-stage cancer and better overall survival among women, researchers have reported. A team led by Margarita Zuley, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh found that across various clinical and demographic subgroups, women who undergo annual screening have 5% and 10% fewer late-stage cancers than women who undergo biennial and intermittent screening.

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Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain

ScienceDaily

We use the word 'love' in a bewildering range of contexts -- from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collection of human experiences.

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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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New data show radiology program directors favoring this factor when selecting residents

Radiology Business

The National Resident Match Program on Aug. 20 released details on the characteristics of U.S. MD seniors who matched into their preferred specialty.

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PET reveals brain pathology that may drive depression

AuntMinnie

Early brain accumulation of amyloid plaque on PET scans is associated with emerging depressive symptoms in cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published August 29 in JAMA Network Open. The finding has implications for recognizing individuals in preclinical Alzheimer's disease stages who may be candidates for depression treatment, noted lead author Catherine Munro, PhD, a neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

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August

Ben White

The month of August has been almost exclusively related to the usual activities of daily living and the new/growing job board I’ve started dedicated to true independent physician-owned radiology private practices, which now has 45 groups. I know a service like Independent Radiology probably has more impact than my usual sporadic writing, but I’m personally looking forward to getting back to my usual idiosyncrasies in September.

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Political intervention necessary to preserve ‘vanishing’ small independent practices, experts charge

Radiology Business

Such organizations often lack the required IT infrastructure, population health expertise and relationships to navigate value-based care models.

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AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

Health Imaging

What’s more, the algorithm can correctly localize three out of four of the interval cancers it detects.

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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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How did radiology practices perform in the 2023 MIPS final results?

AuntMinnie

Practices that reported under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2023 can now get their performance score and find out how it will impact their Medicare reimbursement in 2025. The first step is to sign in to the QPP website to get your own practice’s results and review it for any discrepancies. The U.S.

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The Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Preventive Health Screenings

Professional Radiology

Preventive health screenings are a cornerstone of modern healthcare, enabling the early detection and management of potential health issues before they develop into more serious conditions. Among the most vital tools in this preventive health is diagnostic imaging. From X-rays and ultrasounds to MRIs and CT scans, these technologies provide invaluable insights into the body’s internal structures, allowing for precise diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

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How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’

Radiology Business

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process.

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'Game changer' prostate imaging agent granted FDA's Fast Track Designation

Health Imaging

The PET agent was developed for men with PSMA-positive lesions who have suspected metastasis and are candidates for initial definitive therapy.

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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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Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise

AuntMinnie

Radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analyzing certain metrics on PET/CT scans, according to a team of head and neck surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In an analysis of cases where F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake was reported as suspicious for oropharynx cancer on PET/CT scans, the number of patients who were actually diagnosed was low, the group found.

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AI spots cancer and viral infections at nanoscale precision

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence which can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells, as well as detect the very early stages of viral infection inside cells. The findings pave the way for improved diagnostic techniques and new monitoring strategies for disease. The AI can detect rearrangements inside cells as small as 20nm, or 5,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

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Radiologists worry that anti-DEI legislative efforts could exacerbate staffing shortages

Radiology Business

"This reduced talent pool, coupled with increasing demands in radiology, will negatively affect the quality and access to care for patients," experts wrote in JACR.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Examples of FDA-cleared AI in radiology

Health Imaging

This is a photo gallery of artificial intelligence products cleared for clinical use in medical imaging by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Radiology by far is the leader of all clinical AI FDA approvals.

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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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DBT plus MRI avoids more deaths, adds more false-positive risks

AuntMinnie

Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and supplemental MRI yields more benefits but also confers more risks, according to simulation data published August 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers led by Natasha Stout, PhD, from Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, found that while DBT plus supplemental breast MRI leads to more deaths averted, it also leads to more false-positive recalls and false-positive biopsy recommendations for women of most breast density categories.

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New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention

ScienceDaily

New research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement.

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Outpatient radiology providers missing the mark when communicating costs to patients

Radiology Business

About 17% of healthcare consumers were aware of one health system's estimator tool, but 0% had used it, according to new survey data.

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Both diabetes and prediabetes accelerate brain aging, MRI analysis shows

Health Imaging

The less control a person has over their diabetes, the greater the difference between chronological age and estimated brain age based on MRI markers, according to the study.

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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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SRU develops new lexicon for ultrasound findings in pregnant women

AuntMinnie

“Living” and “viable” should be avoided in first-trimester ultrasound lexicon when imaging pregnant women, according to new guidelines introduced August 27 by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), published in Radiology. In what the RSNA is calling a first, the lexicon developed by a multisociety panel addresses terms frequently used in first-trimester ultrasound reports, such as “ectopic pregnancy,” “heartbeat,” “living,” and “viable.

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Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise anxiety risk, other mental health conditions

ScienceDaily

Even if the risk is small, the potential of a debilitating brain vessel rupture may be a psychological burden, finds new study.

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70% of radiologists and other docs surveyed say culture is as important as money

Radiology Business

Commitment to work-life balance, physician autonomy, positive atmosphere and management that treats staff well were listed as key elements of a healthy workplace.

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Patient education materials get boost in readability from generative AI

Health Imaging

Ideally, educational pamphlets for patients should be written at a sixth grade reading level, according to the American Medical Association.

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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?