AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

Radiology administrators express very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center in coming months, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the second quarter of 2025. Radiologist group is short-staffed, which is causing interventional radiology procedures to be limited."

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data privacy concerns steer organizational leaders from sharing public health data such as imaging for AI development, a study published on December 19 in JAMA Network Open reported. One common ask of radiologists in this area is for more prospective AI studies with larger imaging datasets. The leaders were based either in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

Although medical imaging has frequently been considered a major culprit behind the growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., In fact, imaging's part fell from 10.5% the sum of payments from health plans and patients to health care providers for imaging and related services) on imaging increased 35.9% billion to $66.2

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key corporate members and staff from the Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA) are launching a new medical imaging technology division at medical technology trade association Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

When it happened, news of the incident did not circulate, and whether it was reported to any governing body remains unclear.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

With AI-mediated cyberattacks on the rise, radiologists can find it challenging to balance prompt patient access to diagnostic imaging while safeguarding sensitive healthcare data. Radiology's operating model depends heavily on interoperability between different healthcare and imaging systems for efficient patient examination and diagnosis.

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Radiology Imaging Radiology Operations Healthcare 278

AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2025

Companies doing business in the U.S. -- including ACR member companies, radiology practices, and imaging centers -- were preparing to have to disclose to the U.S. government information about the individuals who own or control them, although some could be exempt, ACR noted in a previous bulletin. companies.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

states will be considering scope of practice bills in 2025, according to the American College of Radiology's (ACR) government relations team. Legislators in numerous U.S.

Nursing 130

Nursing Government Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic 130

AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2025

The government of Alberta in Canada and Siemens Healthineers have embarked on an eight-year, 800-million-Canadian-dollar ($560 million U.S.) partnership that will begin by upgrading and replacing cancer-specific diagnostic imaging equipment. In addition, Siemens has committed 175 million Canadian dollars ($122 million U.S.)

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of the imaging agent technetium-99 m (Tc-99m) into November, according to reports. “We According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. per day, a majority in nuclear cardiology. “As

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Nuclear Medicine Government Diagnostic Imaging Hospital 321

Radiology Business

AUGUST 2, 2023

Rivanna's contract with the federal government also includes an option for another $56.4 million for the ultrasound-based technology.

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Government Ultrasound Imaging 189

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Radiological Society, Houston Radiology Associated, and other entities issued a lawsuit against the federal government in the U.S. The ACR stated that “most” imaging claims are less than the finalized $115 administrative fee. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 3, 2025

The award recognizes health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities in which medical imaging and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism. There, they will receive a customized award to commemorate their achievement and a one-year group ASRT membership for up to 25 employees.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized radiology-specific AI products intended for use in a variety of applications that use diagnostic imaging data, Thorwarth's letter noted for Congress. William Thorwarth Jr., FDA clearance that includes transparent information about the AI tool's creation.

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Medical Device Government Patient Care Diagnostic Imaging 288

Imaging Technology

JULY 27, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/27/2023 - 23:23 July 27, 2023 — Clarius Mobile Health , a leading provider of high-definition handheld ultrasound systems, has been selected by the Government of Canada to participate in the new Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP), powered by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development.

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Government Ultrasound Patient Care Disease 98

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

government $7 million to settle allegations of healthcare fraud. had charged the radiologist with defrauding federal healthcare programs by billing for CT scans that were never performed, paying other physicians for patient referrals, and ordering imaging exams that were medically unnecessary. A Florida radiologist has paid the U.S.

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Federal Healthcare Radiologist Government Medicare 162

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Combined with the growing use of AI technology to support image acquisition and interpretation, the long-term potential for the ultrasound market appears bright. In 2023, Caption Health and DiA Imaging Analysis, two of the most established ultrasound AI vendors, were acquired by GE HealthCare and Philips, respectively.

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Ultrasound Government IT Healthcare 263

Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2024

14, 2024 – The Institute for AI Governance in Healthcare (IAIGH) has published the draft Healthcare AI Governance Standard (HAIGS) for public comment. The new AI governance standard provides a comprehensive framework for regulating AI in healthcare. tim.hodson Tue, 10/15/2024 - 13:33 Oct. The comment period opened Oct.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. In Canada, PET/CT scanners are now available in all but one province and are publicly funded, yet 80% are primarily used for oncology, with limited and variable use in other imaging areas, they added. the authors noted.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Currently, the CMS bundles Medicare payments for PET radiotracers for diagnosing disease as part of the packaged cost of imaging procedures in hospital outpatient settings. The new plan would likely increase patient access to these important imaging studies.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In diagnostic imaging, the guiding principle of safety is “ALARA” or “as low as reasonably achievable.” This principle is a great example to apply to AI governance. Agile, empowered decision-making structures are essential for efficient and effective governance. Marketing : We’re all doing this together.

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Government Quality and Compliance Radiation Patient Care 52

AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Lalaji, MD, CEO of The Radiology Group, saying that the teleradiologist overlooked several imaging findings. The ruling stems from a complaint submitted in November 2023 alleging that Lalaji violated the board's statutes governing the practice of medicine in the state.

Radiology 189

Radiology Government Hospital Radiologist 189

Aidoc

MARCH 5, 2025

To fully realize AIs benefits, health systems must mitigate risks through strong governance a framework of policies and oversight that ensures AI is deployed responsibly, transparently and securely. AI Success Hinges on Governance and Security Governance and cybersecurity are interconnected pillars of a scalable AI strategy.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The complex process of drifting from wakefulness to sleep is governed by the brain’s cortex, and new research from UCSF imaging scientists advances our understanding of this important phenomenon.

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Government Imaging 134

AuntMinnie

JUNE 22, 2023

NVision Imaging recently closed a $30& million funding round, as well as an additional $19.5& & million from the German government.

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Government Imaging 130

Aidoc

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Rise of AI Governance: From Buzzword to Necessity AI tools are no longer experimental luxuries, theyre essential. However, with this rise comes the need for robust governance. Institutional governance models aim to ensure safe and standardized AI deployment.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 7, 2023

Medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) firm Subtle Medical has receive. government contract Subtle Medical expands partnership with Incepto RBMA will require vaccination proof to attend meeting RBMA bestows 2018 Quest Awards

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Medical Government Medical Imaging Healthcare 130

Ben White

MAY 9, 2023

Imaging volumes are increasing between 3 to 5% per year. That will be the time when the government/Medicare/national organizations start advocating against the currently protected role that radiologists hold for imaging interpretation. Imaging services, typically an important revenue source, are getting more expensive.

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Radiologist PACS Image Interpretation Radiology 331

AuntMinnie

MAY 28, 2024

Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal onsite billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of each payer, most especially those of Medicare and other government programs. This can easily occur by traveling one town away from the practice’s main location!

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AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

The new award will recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism, with the current application cycle open until September 30, ASRT said. Two awards will be given in the inaugural cycle.

Radiology Technologist 130

Radiology Technologist Government Radiation Medical Imaging 130

AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

Dallas-based spectral imaging device developer Spectral AI has secured a prepaid advance of $12.5 Government agencies, this new equity-linked instrument supports our strategic imperatives," said Spectral AI CEO Peter Carlson. million for commercializing the company's research and development activities.

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Government IT Imaging 130

AuntMinnie

JULY 17, 2024

The study was published July 13 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. "Lack of AI knowledge among educators was the top reason for not integrating AI in education," noted a team led by MRI radiographer Nikolaos Stogiannos of the University of London in the U.K. the authors concluded.

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Education Radiology Technologist Radiation Science Radiation 225

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Perry Pickhardt, MD, UW-Madison While Pickhardt’s efforts revolve around what is commonly called “opportunistic screening,” he likens the goals to value-based medical imaging and repurposing scans for useful incidental data for cardiometabolic screening purposes. His work on abdominal imaging has led to over 500 scientific publications.

Radiology 331

Radiology Education Medicare Clinic 331

AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

"By not separating radiologist assistant reimbursement policies into different payment categories by service location, the adoption of MARCA would enable radiologists to devote more focused time to reviewing and interpreting complex medical images or urgent cases," the ASRT has said.

Radiology Technologist 264

Radiology Technologist Medicare Radiologist Basic Life Support 264

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The complex process of drifting from wakefulness to sleep is governed by the brain’s cortex, and new research from UCSF imaging scientists advances our understanding of this important phenomenon.

Government 98

Government Imaging 98

Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

The program, built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, processes and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice. ARCH-AI site recognition criteria include: Establishing an interdisciplinary AI governance group. Ensuring adherence to security and compliance measures.

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Quality and Compliance Medical Radiology Government 116

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The government of British Columbia has secured $32 million Canadian ($23.7 million U.S.) in funding for a new cyclotron facility and radiopharmacy laboratory at the University of British Columbia (UBC), according to news reports.

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