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Shaping the future of radiology in 2025: Trends, threats, and opportunities

AuntMinnie

Radiology is undergoing significant changes in 2025, driven by healthcare advancements, regulatory challenges, and workforce dynamics. Key trends include hospital consolidation of radiology services, the need for stronger cybersecurity, and innovative strategies to address staffing shortages. Adjusting to these shifts will be crucial for radiology professionals and organizations to remain competitive.

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Some Advice on Learning Radiology

Ben White

Here are several things to consider about learning radiology in addition to my articles on Approaching the R1 Year, How to be a First Year Radiology Resident , and Radiology Call Tips. Develop Robust Search Patterns Real search patterns are not just the order in which you analyze a fresh scan, they are a series of if-then statements: If I see this finding, then I will look carefully at this other structure for an associated abnormality.

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FDA has approved over 1,000 clinical AI applications, with most aimed at radiology

Health Imaging

Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

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Several states propose legislation to bolster coverage for supplemental breast imaging

Radiology Business

Those proposing breast imaging-related measures so far in 2025 have included Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia, ACR reports.

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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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POCUS useful for diagnosis of retained conception tissue

AuntMinnie

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be a useful tool for diagnosing "retained products of conception" in women, suggest findings published January 13 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. A team led by Zachary Boivin, MD, from Yale University in New Haven, CT, found that POCUS can accurately diagnose this tissue in patients being managed surgically or medically.

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New GBCA uses 60% less gadolinium

Health Imaging

Bayers latest contrast agent is proving its potential in clinical trials as a promising alternative to agents with higher gadolinium content.

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ACR wants radiologist feedback as CDC eyes nonphysician X-ray reads

Radiology Business

The agency is considering whether to let NPs and PAs examine radiographs in a federal health surveillance program.

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ACS: Cancer mortality continues to drop

AuntMinnie

Cancer mortality rates continue to drop -- although incidence of the disease is rising in women, according to an annual study released by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The report, called "Cancer Statistics 2025," shows that the cancer mortality rate declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the U.S., averting approximately 4.5 million deaths. But this positive statistic is shadowed by an increasing incidence of many cancer types among women and younger adults, including cancers of the oral cavit

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Current Topics in Mammography

Healthcare Administrative Partners

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice, and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work. However, changes to screening policy could provide increased mammography volume.

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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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Brain changes related to Huntington's evident on imaging decades before symptoms emerge

Health Imaging

Experts hope their findings offer valuable insights that one day lead to improved interventions aimed at preserving brain function in patients with Huntington's.

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RadNet sees potential midsize and larger acquisitions on its horizon

Radiology Business

Leaders with the Los Angeles-based, publicly traded imaging center operator spoke Jan. 15 at the 43rd annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

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Surgeon General's alcohol advisory puts patient counseling at the fore

AuntMinnie

Patient communication and education may be key for radiologists in the wake of an advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD,on alcohol-related cancer risk. Murthy issued an advisory on January 3recommending an update to the warning label for beverages containing alcohol to include a cancer risk warning. Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the U.S. -- greater than the 13,500 al

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ImagingU Announces 2025 MRI Safety and MRSO Conference Dates

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:04 Jan. 10, 2024 ImagingU hasannounced the dates of its 2025 MRI Safety and MRSO Conferences. ImagingUs in-person weekend conferences are designed for current or aspiring MR Safety Officers, as well as other radiology professionals looking to increase their MRI safety knowledge or earn continuing education credits (CEUs).

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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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Mayo Clinic and Microsoft partner to advance generative AI in radiology

Health Imaging

The pair's hope is that their model, which will first focus on chest X-rays, will provide significant benefits for radiology workflows.

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Court lets lawsuit, alleging radiology group used inferior computer monitors to submit $6M in false claims, continue

Radiology Business

The case dates to June 2019 when whistleblower and Arizona-based IT executive Eric Stenson filed suit against Radiology Limited.

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Oxford Brain Diagnostics gets FDA nod for brain MRI software

AuntMinnie

Oxford Brain Diagnostics' CDM Insights software has been granted 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Powered by the Oxford, England-based company's cortical disarray measurement technology, CDM Insights allows for clinical assessment of the brain's microstructures via MRI scans. Healthcare practitioners can use this data to evaluate patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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CSI America 2025, January 22-24, 2025

Omega Medical Imaging

The scientific program of CSI America will provide an update on the latest trials, studies, new devices, techniques, and hot topics in the field. CSI is designed for adult and pediatric interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, imaging specialists, nurses, technicians, and any other medical specialty involved in catheter interventions for congenital, structural, and valvar heart […] The post CSI America 2025, January 22-24, 2025 appeared first on Omega Medic

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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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Experts developing AI model that learns from calcium-scoring CT scans

Health Imaging

The team hopes to develop a model that will not only estimate patients risk of major cardiovascular events but will inform providers on when these events may likely occur as well.

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GE HealthCare signs $1B imaging AI deal with 1 of nation’s largest nonprofits

Radiology Business

The collaboration is with Sacramento-based Sutter Health, which operates 24 acute care hospitals across California, employing over 29,000 clinicians.

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AI will transform early cancer detection, save lives in 2025

AuntMinnie

There are many important things in healthcare that only a medical professional is capable of and AI cannot do, including but not limited to: empathizing with patients, feeling the joy of positive test results and sharing the heartbreak of negative, or exercising intuition honed over decades of experience treating patients in real-world clinical settings.

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Your PERT Team and AI: A Powerful Combination

Aidoc

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex and life-threatening condition that demands swift action and multidisciplinary collaboration. Pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) are a transformative innovation in PE care, providing a coordinated framework to improve clinical decision-making, streamline workflows and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Now, with AI-enabled tools, PERT teams are unlocking new levels of efficiency and effectiveness in PE management.

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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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COVID restrictions left many rad tech students 'very unprepared' for workforce

Health Imaging

New survey data indicate that addressing the effect of technologists missed opportunities during their training may be a yearslong effort.

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FDA threatens Hologic with punishment for reported errors in making troubled breast device

Radiology Business

Concerns stem from manufacturing and distribution of the BioZorb marker, with possible ramifications including "seizure, injunction and civil money penalties.

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ASRT doubles down on workforce plan in 2025

AuntMinnie

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. Consensus committee workgroups are focusing on sustainable action, the ASRT said. In the work ahead, these groups will define the levels and roles for each step in the radiation therapy and medical dosimetry career pathway.

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What Makes Aidoc’s Orchestration Agent Unique?

Aidoc

Clinical AI often struggles with fragmented workflows and data inconsistencies. This is where automated orchestration emerges as a transformative solution , overcoming these challenges by integrating AI into clinical workflows, dynamically identifying relevant scans and applying the right algorithms in real time. At the center of this evolution is Aidocs aiOS , a platform that efficiently combines advanced orchestration capabilities with intuitive, user-focused functionality.

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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?