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Attracting and Retaining Radiology Staff

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Reading Time: 5 minutes read Radiology administrators at AHRA share their strategies. What is the biggest challenge currently facing radiology administrators? The answer from radiology administrators attending AHRA 2023 was unanimous: attracting and retaining radiology staff. Read on to learn their strategies for addressing this critical and persistent issue.

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5 roles radiologists can fill in the burgeoning $576M imaging AI industry

Radiology Business

“When choosing a role, radiologists should consider their unique strengths, availability, and personal and financial risk tolerance," experts advised.

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Many physicians are unaware that interventional radiology is a distinct specialty

Health Imaging

This could pose as a barrier to referrals for image-guided interventions for radiologists specializing in IR, authors of a new paper in Clinical Imaging suggested.

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ChatGPT shows potential in free-response exams

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT is on a par with medical students when it comes to passing free-respons. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Can ChatGPT support diagnostic imaging decisions? Can ChatGPT perform well for patient education?

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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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The IDR Waiver is Working

Ben White

$39 billion of student loans were forgiven tax-free this month. If you have any FFEL, Perkins, or Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program loans, please check out the IDR Waiver FAQ. You have until the end of 2023 to do a Direct Consolidation to make those loans eligible for loan forgiveness programs and count previous payments without resetting the clock.

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Improving low-field MRI scanners with quantitative data

Health Imaging

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are working on developing measurements that will provide better insight into soft tissue properties visualized on portable MRI images.

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AppliedVR touts study in brain tumor patients

AuntMinnie

AppliedVR said that an interim analysis of a phase II study shows its virtua. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Can virtual reality improve the patient experience in MRI?

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Cheaper E-Ink Please

Ben White

Filed under things I really want but for way, way cheaper: Project E Ink’s “ $2500 e ink art piece that displays daily newspapers on your wall.” The post Cheaper E-Ink Please first appeared on Ben White.

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FDA clears augmented reality platform that creates 3D models via CT scans

Radiology Business

The Ohio-based startup also recently scored $15M in funding from the Mayo and Cleveland clinics and GE Healthcare.

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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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ImpressionGPT, a ChatGPT-based framework, can accurately summarize radiology reports

Health Imaging

The program leverages the in-context learning abilities of large language models to generate report summaries using domain-specific, individualized data relative to radiology.

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MediView gets FDA nod for AR platform

AuntMinnie

Cleveland, OH-based MediView has received U.S. Food and Drug Administratio. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Cassling's Tim Elder Celebrates 20 Years of Service

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‘Elder’ describes a senior authority figure who is highly respected and valued for their wisdom. Cassling is lucky to have many whose leadership and service help us strengthen community healthcare, but one aptly named Regional Service Manager (RSM) truly takes things to another level: Tim Elder.

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Modality makes big cost difference in image-guided approach to treat skeletal tumors, radiologists warn

Radiology Business

Cost considerations should be weighed against potential radiation dose advantages when choosing an image guidance modality, experts wrote in JACR.

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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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Experts argue for the use of MRI in all first-episode psychosis patients

Health Imaging

A new meta-analysis revealed that up to 26% of FEP patients display intracranial radiological abnormalities on MRI, some of which can alter clinical management.

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SNMMI launches AI challenge

AuntMinnie

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has launched a radiomics and machine-learning challenge, with the winner to receive a cash prize and certificate.

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RefleXion Announces 28 Scientific Presentations at the AAPM 2023 Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 07/21/2023 - 14:30 July 21, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that researchers from multiple clinical programs will present new scientific evidence in 28 oral, panel, and poster presentations validating the efficacy and feasibility of the RefleXion X1 machine with SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy at the 2023 American Association of Physicists in Medicine ( AAPM ) Annual Meeting in Houston, July 23-26.

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Momentum builds as Missouri becomes the 18th state to pass law bolstering breast imaging coverage

Radiology Business

It’s also the fifth local legislature to do so in 2023, following in the footsteps of Tennessee, Washington, Maryland and New Mexico.

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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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PROMISE trial results reinforce confidence in new MRI contrast agent

Health Imaging

The randomized, double-blind ed phase 3 study revealed gadopiclenol to be noninferior to gadobutrol for all qualitative visualization parameters as rated by all blinded readers involved in the trial.

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Can adult-based AI models apply to pediatric chest x-ray imaging?

AuntMinnie

An AI model trained to detect pneumonia in chest x-rays of adults may also b. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Update on Electronic Exam Administration Announced by American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Imaging Technology

christine.book Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:42 July 20, 2023 — The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) recently announced an update on its electronic exam administration. Beginning this summer, the ABMRS will offer their credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) at testing centers operated by Prometric, LLC.

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Imaging AI vendor’s stock leaps 86% after inking ‘strategic commercial agreement’ with Radiology Partners

Radiology Business

ICAD Inc. said the deal spans multiple years and will see the nation’s largest radiology group adopting its breast technology across the enterprise.

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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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Lack of exposure to interventional radiology during medical school spells trouble for the future

Health Imaging

New data derived from the survey responses of fourth year medical students reveal a significant gap in students’ exposure to and knowledge of the specialty.

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PET confirms efficacy of first-line cardiac sarcoidosis treatment

AuntMinnie

FDG-PET imaging has shown for the first time that prednisolone is a potent therapeuti. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: PET reveals thermal burns due to multiple ICD shocks Does the keto diet cloud brain PET imaging? Keto diet improves PET/CT of cardiac sarcoidosis 3D T2 maps enhance assessment of myocarditis on MRI What is PET/MRI's value for cardiac sarcoidosis?

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Radiation Oncology Leaders Awarded ASTRO Fellow Designation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:09 July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow ( FASTRO ) designation for its 2023 class of Fellows. These physician leaders will be recognized at an awards ceremony in San Diego on Tuesday, October 3 during ASTRO’s 65th Annual Meeting.

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Half of patients experience raised levels of anxiety before or after an imaging exam

Radiology Business

Researchers believe this is first study to examine the trajectory and predictors of anxiety among outpatients undergoing a range of different exam types.

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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?