UnitedHealth’s Optum to acquire 9-state multispecialty radiology provider
Radiology Business
MARCH 27, 2024
Dallas-based Steward Medical Group spans 450 practices, employing over 1,700 providers including 180-plus radiologists.
Sat.Mar 23, 2024 - Fri.Mar 29, 2024
337 
Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones
Health Imaging
MARCH 29, 2024
The images will not only provide new scientific data, they will also serve as a digital backup of fragile fossils.
Join 5,000
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Can cardiac PET/CT ‘revolutionize’ heart care?
AuntMinnie
MARCH 25, 2024
PET/CT is poised to become a key tool for imaging the coronary arteries – a clinical imaging exam that can reveal early warning signs of fatal conditions when patients present with symptoms of chest pain, experts say. The “hybrid” scan – which combines molecular PET and anatomical CT images – may have its highest potential in visualizing early signs of so-called “perfusion deficits” (regions of obstructed blood flow), said Marcelo Di Carli, MD, a professor of radiology and medicine at Harvard Me
Inconvenient Data, Untellable Stories
Ben White
MARCH 25, 2024
From last year’s “ Nutrition Science’s Most Preposterous Result ” by David Merritt Johns in The Atlantic (“Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.”): In 2004, the English epidemiologist Michael Marmot wrote, “Scientific findings do not fall on blank minds that get made up as a result.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
Advertisement
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.
Imaging’s total share of US healthcare spending plummets as others record gains
Radiology Business
MARCH 27, 2024
The percentage of patients who received imaging services also declined from 46% in 2010 down to 40% by 2021, experts wrote in Health Affairs Scholar.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
Cryoablation effective in women with breast cancer
AuntMinnie
MARCH 27, 2024
A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City. The finding suggests the technique may provide a new treatment path for women who are not candidates for lumpectomy, or surgical removal, noted Yolanda Bryce, MD, an interventional radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance
Interventional Radiology Study Shows Low Breast Cancer Recurrence 16 Months After Cryoablation
Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 29, 2024
In a cohort of patients with invasive breast cancer and tumor sizes ranging between 0.3 to 9 cm, image-guided cryoablation was associated with a 10 percent recurrence rate at 16 months, according to research recently presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) conference.
Radiology groups slam UnitedHealthcare decision they say was inspired by ‘science-harvesting mercenaries’
Radiology Business
MARCH 27, 2024
UHC has labeled an IR service docs have been delivering for 9 years as “unproven and not medically necessary due to insufficient evidence of efficacy.
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
Health Imaging
MARCH 27, 2024
The change was made to comply with the information blocking rule in the 21st Century Cures Act.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
Advertisement
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.
The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum
AuntMinnie
MARCH 26, 2024
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues.
New Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Shows Successful Outcomes
Imaging Technology
MARCH 27, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:31 March 27, 2024 — A minimally invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting ( SIR ) in Salt Lake City. The traditional treatment options of r adiation or surgery often come with a risk of side effects, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction th
Large language models excel at simplifying radiology reports
Radiology Business
MARCH 26, 2024
Yale scientists sought to gauge how LLMs such as ChatGPT-3.5/4, Google’s Bard (now known as Gemini) and Microsoft Bing could improve readability.
Novosound earns patent for wearable ultrasound that monitors blood pressure
Health Imaging
MARCH 25, 2024
The patent is the Scottish tech company's 21st earned since 2018.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
Advertisement
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.
Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending
AuntMinnie
MARCH 29, 2024
Although medical imaging has frequently been considered a major culprit behind the growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., its share among employer-insured individuals actually decreased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. In fact, imaging's part fell from 10.5% to 8.9% during the decade, according to a team led by first author Michal Horný of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, and senior author Richard Duszak, MD, of the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Study Provides a First Look at Oncologists' Views on Ethical Implications of AI in Cancer Care
Imaging Technology
MARCH 28, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:03 March 28, 2024 — As artificial intelligence (AI) makes its way into cancer care – and into discussions between physicians and patients – oncologists are grappling with the ethics of its use in medical decision-making. In a recent survey by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute , more than 200 oncologists across the U.S. were in broad agreement on how AI can be responsibly integrated into some aspects of patient care, and also expressed concern about how to
Portion of patients undergoing CTA for headache or dizziness soars 67% while positivity rate plummets
Radiology Business
MARCH 29, 2024
That’s according to new research out of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, published in Internal and Emergency Medicine.
SIR 2024: Study finds ultrasound ablation to be a precise, effective treatment for prostate cancer
Health Imaging
MARCH 27, 2024
The MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation comes with minimal side effects, offering cancer patients an alternative to radiation or surgery.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
Advertisement
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.
NYU Langone begins histotripsy for liver cancer
AuntMinnie
MARCH 28, 2024
NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center is using histotripsy for some liver cancer cases, it said in a March 28 blog post. Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound to deliver external beams intended to destroy cancerous tissue while leaving surrounding tissue intact. Histotripsy could become an option for patients who might otherwise be unlikely candidates for radiation or other ablation techniques, according to NYU Langone Health.
Society of Interventional Radiology Names Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR, President for 2024–2025
Imaging Technology
MARCH 26, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:20 March 26, 2024 — Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR , an interventional radiologist and professor at Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago, assumed the office of president of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) on March 26 during the SIR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt Lake City.
Authors in prominent radiology journals fail to disclose $186M in payments from the imaging industry
Radiology Business
MARCH 24, 2024
Nearly 81% of authors failed to report any ties to the industry, experts detailed Saturday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
New AI model predicts cancer risk based on breast asymmetry
Health Imaging
MARCH 25, 2024
The program is a simplified modification of the popular Mirai deep-learning algorithm, developed by researchers at MIT to predict future cancer.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
Advertisement
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.
Patient access to imaging reports faster post-Cures Act enactment
AuntMinnie
MARCH 27, 2024
A key provision in the 21st Century Cures Act has led to decreased time for patients to access imaging results, according to research published March 27 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Researchers led by Nelly Tan, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, also found that after implementing institutional policies to comply with the act’s information-blocking provisions, more patients accessed their reports before the ordering provider did.
Patient Access of Radiology Reports Before, After Cures Act Implementation
Imaging Technology
MARCH 28, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 09:57 March 28, 2024 — Immediately releasing radiology reports under the 21st Century Cures Act ( Cures Act ) empowers patients and supports transparency, although the practice does introduce new concerns regarding radiologists’ communication, according to brand-new research from the American Journal of Roentgenology ( AJR ).
Congress advances crucial cancer screening-related bill supported by American College of Radiology
Radiology Business
MARCH 29, 2024
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has favorably reported on the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.
Aycan introduces a 'mini' PACS for independent practices
Health Imaging
MARCH 26, 2024
The enterprise imaging system is equipped with basic features for storage and sharing, with the option to upgrade.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
Advertisement
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?
Let's personalize your content