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ACR estimates diagnostic radiology will face 4% Medicare cut, absent congressional action

Radiology Business

The college issued a detailed breakdown of the 2024 MPFS Friday, offering insight into the “complex” formula for how much the specialty stands to lose.

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New-look AI model for imaging results provides its own second opinions

Health Imaging

The "dual-view" algorithm is separated into two distinct parts that can learn from one another and catch potential errors.

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Stryker launches direct-to-patient SmartRobotics marketing campaign

AuntMinnie

Medical technology developer Stryker has launched a nationwide, direct-to-patien. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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#telemedicinegoals

Ben White

How amazing does this new retro NES-themed mechanical keyboard look? And an included separate pad with two huge buttons programmable buttons? That’s a great way to toggle dictation or almost have fun navigating Epic. The post #telemedicinegoals first appeared on Ben White.

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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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Ultrasound-maker Butterfly Network trimming $2M in expenses per month amid financial challenges

Radiology Business

The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company recorded a net loss of $28.7 million in the second quarter, leaders said Thursday.

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GigXR, DICOM Director debut 3D image library

AuntMinnie

GigXR and DICOM Director have released a 3D medical imaging library that consist. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Emerging PET Radiotracer May Offer Multiple Advantages in Detecting Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

The PET radiotracer 18F-PSMA-1007 facilitated detection of at least one suspicious lesion for metastasis in nearly half of a cohort of 160 patients with prostate cancer, according to research presented recently at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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Federal court sides with radiologists, vacating 600% fee increase under No Surprises Act

Radiology Business

RBMA on Friday called the decision “a significant victory for providers, especially within the field of radiology.

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Imaging AI adds value to patient data but also puts it at heightened risk

Health Imaging

Healthcare AI continues its march into clinical departments as well as imaging activities. In the process, it’s only multiplying break-and-entry points seductive to cybercriminals.

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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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Imaging use rises in emergency department

AuntMinnie

The use of medical imaging is on the rise in emergency departments, increasin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: AI proves useful in the emergency department for detecting fractures Could non-primary care centers be key for mammography outreach? Could phone tree system help with radiologist burnout?

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AI-supported Mammography Screening is Found to be Safe

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:05 August 2, 2023 — Mammography screening supported by artificial intelligence (AI) is a safe alternative to today’s conventional double reading by radiologists and can reduce heavy workloads for doctors. This has now been shown in an interim analysis of a prospective, randomized controlled trial, which addressed the clinical safety of using AI in mammography screening.

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RBMA, ACR, RadNet and Rayus Radiology urge CMS to fix ‘burdensome’ reporting requirement

Radiology Business

The groups are concerned that the rule could result in billing errors, inadvertent payment denials and slow claims processing.

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New scoring systems help grade the accuracy of AI-generated radiology reports

Health Imaging

Health systems need to trust that artificial intelligence-based reports are accurate and complete.

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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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Radiologist victim of random street attack in Portland, OR

AuntMinnie

An Oregon interventional radiologist was attacked July 28 and beaten in the face by an unidentified assailant, according to a <em>New York Post</em> report.

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Mount Sinai Launches Clinic to Help Breast Cancer Patients in Need of Legal Services

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 08/03/2023 - 20:56 August 3, 2023 — The Mount Sinai Medical Legal Partnership ( MSMLP ), which provides legal aid to Mount Sinai Health System patients in need, has launched a clinic to help breast cancer patients navigate legal issues that arise due to their diagnoses. The MSMLP breast cancer clinic is a $100,000 project that was partially funded by a grant from the Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert.

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Higher pay in specialties such as diagnostic radiology correlates with lower levels of diversity

Radiology Business

Full professors in imaging earned median compensation of about $500,320 between 2015-2022, researchers wrote Thursday in JAMA.

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AI adds value to patient data but also puts it at heightened risk

Health Imaging

Healthcare AI continues its march into clinical departments as well as imaging activities. In the process, it’s only multiplying break-and-entry points seductive to cybercriminals.

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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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Radiomics algorithm finds key biomarker in multiple myeloma

AuntMinnie

In patients with multiple myeloma, an MRI radiomics machine-learning algorith. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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WBCT Indication Series: End Stage Ankle Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

End Stage Ankle Arthritis End-stage ankle arthritis occurs when there is loss of cartilage at the tibiotalar joint. Post-traumatic ankle arthritis is the most common etiology. A weight bearing CT scan can: Allow for accurate assessment of malalignment and congruency of the tibiotalar joint​ 1. Evaluate the position and degenerative changes at adjacent joints including the subtalar and talonavicular joints 1 ​.

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RadNet bolsters C-suite, hiring 2 executives from Philips to fuel growth initiatives

Radiology Business

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator believes its expanding management team is "indicative of strong momentum" within RadNet's business lines.

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FDA clears AI tool to boost quality of prenatal ultrasounds

Health Imaging

Paris, France-based Sonio also recently raised $14 million in series A financing led by Cross Border Impact Ventures.

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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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IMV: Radiology admins enthusiastic about new ultrasound systems

AuntMinnie

Radiology department administrators are enthusiastic about acquiring new ultrasoun. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Diagnosing Pediatric Crohn Disease With Radiomic and Clinical Data

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 19:58 August 2, 2023 — An accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) found that deploying a radiomic-based model with T2-weighted MRI data could increase diagnostic accuracy for pediatric Crohn disease (CD). Noting that ileal-wall radiomic features were strongly predictive of CD—and that model performance improved when ensembled with clinical data—“a radiomic machine learning model predicted CD diagnosis with better performance than

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Medicare spent upward of $3.8B on low-value imaging and cancer screenings in 1 year: MedPAC

Radiology Business

“Imaging for nonspecific low back pain” was listed as the most frequently occurring low-value service, impacting upward of 9.3% of beneficiaries.

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AI reduces radiologists’ mammography screen-reading workload by 44%

Health Imaging

The technology was able to detect about 20% more cancers when compared to standard screening, without impacting false positives.

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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?