Healthcare Administrative Partners

AUGUST 31, 2023

For many radiology practices, the idea of a positive payment adjustment for participation in the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) has been lost. Several factors have combined over the past few years to change the goal for radiology practices – it is now ‘penalty avoidance’ rather than a reward for reporting quality metrics. As we outlined in our recent review of the Medicare 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule , the QPP requirements for successful participation are going to become ev

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

This occurred during a period when radiologists took on an increasing workload, with relative value units leaping 13.1% during the 16-year study period.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 30, 2023

Here’s a profile of the quintessential social media influencer working in radiology: male, physician, subspecialized, academic and/or administrative leader.

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Ben White

AUGUST 28, 2023

From the free ebook A Manifesto for Applying Behavioral Science from the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team: The other concern is that [behavorial science] theories can make specific predictions, but they are disconnected from each other – and from a deeper, general framework that can provide broader explanations (like evolutionary theory, for example).

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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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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 31, 2023

Wayne G. Brisbane, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, discussed the challenges of focal therapy for prostate cancer and how Unfold AI can help improve the accuracy of this treatment, as well as help counsel patients during the treatment decision process.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 30, 2023

New research out of Norway focused on 6 common cancer screening tests, tracking their impact on more than 2 million patients.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 30, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:45 August 30, 2023 — A published study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shows that multiple beams and intervals in delivery during FLASH proton therapy treatment reduced skin-saving effects in preclinical models. The study was published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

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Atlantis Worldwide

AUGUST 30, 2023

Are you considering adding a Mobile MRI system to your facility? Before you talk to a Mobile MRI System provider, it’s wise to gather information about your needs before your conversation.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 30, 2023

The federal agency aims to grant seniors “more timely and predictable” access to innovative new treatment and diagnosis methods.

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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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Health Imaging

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new study out of Denmark suggests two advanced artificial intelligence algorithms are better than one.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 29, 2023

The study demonstrated that the combined model yielded improved risk assessment for both interval and long-term breast cancers.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 08/31/2023 - 15:44 August 31, 2023 — A new article published in RadioGraphics , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ), examines the use of monoclonal antibody therapies for treating Alzheimer disease and alerts physicians to be on the lookout for a potential side effect: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA).

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Washington, D.C., trade group has appointed Jason Newmark as its new executive director and slated Oct. 23 as his start date.

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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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Maven Imaging

AUGUST 30, 2023

Podiatry plays a crucial role in ensuring our overall mobility and comfort. Podiatrists are the key professionals for diagnosing and treating conditions related to feet and ankles. One of the most valuable tools they have in their toolkit is the X-ray machine.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Radiology can participate only sporadically in CMS’s current conception of value-based care. Why?

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is planning its Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging, SIIM CMIMI23, co-sponsored by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), to be held in-person October 1-2, 2023 at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 29, 2023

El Segundo, California-based RP said the recommendations are derived from current guidelines and the “extensive expertise” of its neuroradiology division.

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Health IT Analytics

AUGUST 30, 2023

A novel deep learning approach can detect aortic stenosis using ultrasound scans of the heart, which could enable early detection and intervention.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Datapoints contained in structured radiology reports can be readily mined to guide decisions around long-term clinical, business and population-health aims.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 30, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:55 August 30, 2023 — Clarius Mobile Health , a leading provider of high-definition handheld ultrasound systems, and Echo Mind Ai , an operator of tele-sonography (over-read) services, announce a new integrated solution to empower physiotherapists and sports medicine physicians to bring point-of-care ultrasound to their clinics for faster diagnosis and treatment.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Sweden-based firm plans to accelerate the expansion of its commercial product, which also facilitates education, research and clinical consultation.

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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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REBEL EM

AUGUST 30, 2023

Take Home Points Clinical presentation is very nonspecific; evaluate all patients presenting with back pain for infectious risk factors. Baseline labs should not guide diagnosis, but may assist in later management. MRI is key to diagnosis, obtain this imaging in all patients who raise clinical suspicion Patients with hemodynamic instability and neurologic compromise warrant empiric antibiotics.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The man was in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase the day before.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 30, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:52 August 30, 2023 — Elekta and the IAEA have signed a partnership agreement to jointly pursue common interests, including making advanced cancer treatment available to more patients. The agreement was signed on Monday, August 28 at Elekta’s headquarters in Stockholm during a three-day visit to Sweden by Dr. Grossi and IAEA representatives.

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Everything Rad

AUGUST 29, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes read A director shares her experiences in surviving – and thriving – through crises. Potential crises seem to be waiting perpetually in the wings for radiology administrators and our facilities. Sources of crises can include hostile contract takeovers, loss of business partners, data loss, cybersecurity attacks, accreditation loss, natural disasters, staffing shortages, strikes, motor vehicle accidents, emergent MRI quenches, burst pipes causing floods, office fires, or a

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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?