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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update.

Medical Imaging

Medical Imaging Radiology Technologist Medical Imaging

X-Rays Unveiled: Navigating the Safety Landscape in Medical Imaging (Kerala, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kozhikode)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Teleradiology Introduction: X-rays have been a revolutionary tool in medical imaging, providing valuable insights into the human body. However, understanding and navigating the safety landscape associated with X-ray imaging are crucial for both healthcare professionals and patients.

X-ray

X-ray Medical Imaging Medical Radiation

AuntMinnie 2008: Radiologist pays $7M to settle federal fraud claims

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. Clayman will receive $1.75

Federal Healthcare

Federal Healthcare Radiologist Medicare Government

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists Announces the BeRAD Professionalism Award

Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging

Navigating the Future of Clinical AI: 4 Insights From Tim Calahan, CTO at Michigan Medicine

Aidoc

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Calahan highlighted how generative AI has brought a fresh spotlight on AI’s potential, but emphasized that “traditional” AI remains crucial in areas like medical imaging. This requires careful monitoring and governance to prevent issues and ensure that AI systems meet the high standards required in healthcare.

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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., 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%

Healthcare

Healthcare Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Subtle Medical secures RBMA's collaborative achievement award

AuntMinnie

APRIL 7, 2023

Medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) firm Subtle Medical has receive. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Getz Healthcare, Subtle Medical ink distribution deal RBMA opposes independent dispute resolution fee hike Subtle Medical secures U.S.

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ASRT launches new award

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

Radiology Technologist Government Radiation Hospital

MITA members find new home for imaging equipment advocacy efforts

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).

Imaging

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OMB Receives 42,000 Comments Supporting Professional Classification for Radiologic Technologists

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 20, 2024

Asking the OMB to recognize us as professionals is an example of our mission to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and be seen by the health care community, elected officials and the public,” she said. The response from ASRT members, peer organizations and the general public was incredible.

Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging

AdvaMed supports legal decision against third-party servicers

AuntMinnie

JUNE 7, 2024

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit ruling that the trade group said will prevent "unauthorized and unregulated repair companies from hacking into life-saving medical devices." AdvaMed and the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) filed the lawsuit against the U.S.

Medical Device

Medical Device Government Medical Medical Imaging

Cyprus’s Healthcare Evolution: Teleradiology Services Unveiled (Nicosia (Lefkosia), Limassol (Lemesos), Larnaca (Larnaka), Paphos (Pafos), Famagusta (Gazima?usa), Kyrenia (Girne))

Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It enables the remote transmission of medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to off-site radiologists for interpretation. Collaboration between Government and Private Sector: The successful integration of teleradiology in Andorra requires collaboration between the government and private healthcare providers.

Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

X-Rays Unveiled: Navigating the Safety Landscape in Medical Imaging (Kerala, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kozhikode)

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AuntMinnie 2008: Radiologist pays $7M to settle federal fraud claims

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists Announces the BeRAD Professionalism Award

Navigating the Future of Clinical AI: 4 Insights From Tim Calahan, CTO at Michigan Medicine

Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending

Subtle Medical secures RBMA's collaborative achievement award

ASRT launches new award

MITA members find new home for imaging equipment advocacy efforts

OMB Receives 42,000 Comments Supporting Professional Classification for Radiologic Technologists

AdvaMed supports legal decision against third-party servicers

Cyprus’s Healthcare Evolution: Teleradiology Services Unveiled (Nicosia (Lefkosia), Limassol (Lemesos), Larnaca (Larnaka), Paphos (Pafos), Famagusta (Gazima?usa), Kyrenia (Girne))

ASRT Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary

From Pixels to Prognosis: Teleradiology’s Colombian Impact (Bogotá (capital), Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cúcuta, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Ibagué, Manizales, Villavicencio, Pasto, Montería, Neiva)

Bridging the Imaging Gap: Teleradiology’s Cuba’s Progress (Havana (La Habana), Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín, Santa Clara, Guantanamo, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Río, Bayamo, Matanzas, Ciego de Ávila, Manzanillo, Artemisa, Trinidad)

AI and Overcoming Challenges at Memorial Healthcare Network: Lessons From the Inside

American Society of Radiologic Technologists, ASRT, Announces 2024-2025 Board, Launches Public Awareness Campaign

Top trends impacting the ultrasound market

Study Demonstrates Superiority of Delphinus’s Ultrasound Tomography System, SoftVue, in Conjunction with Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening in Women with Dense Breasts

AuntMinnie 2016: A proposal would let nurses take on imaging duties

Connecting Communities: Teleradiology’s Reach in Grenada (St. George’s, Grenville, Gouyave, Victoria, Sauteurs, Hillsborough)

Djibouti’s Digital Diagnosis: The Power of Teleradiology (Djibouti City, Ali Sabeeh, Tadjoura, Obock, Dikhil)

Radiological Insights: Teleradiology Solutions in Comoros (Moroni, Mutsamudu, Fomboni (on Mohéli))

AI and the NHS: Why It’s Time to Team Up

Teleradiology’s Gift to Guinea Medicine: Speed and Precision (Guinea, Conakry, N’zérékoré, Kankan, Kindia, Mamou, Labé, Boke, Kissidougou, Gueckedou)

Guinea-Bissau’s HealthTech Transformation: Teleradiology Solutions (Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú, Bissorã, Bolama, Cacheu, Bubaque, Mansôa, Canchungo, Catió)

Elevating Health in the Pyrenees: Teleradiology’s Journey in Haiti (Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Carrefour, Jacmel, Gonaïves)

Alpine Advances in Healthcare: Teleradiology’s Rise in Guatemala (Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Quetzaltenango, San Miguel Petapa, Escuintla, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Villa Canales, Chinautla, Chimaltenango)

Radiology Without Borders: Teleradiology’s Germany Impact (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Essen, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hanover, Nuremberg, Duisburg)

Teleradiology in Ghana: Pioneering Accessible Healthcare (Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Sekondi-Takoradi, Sunyani, Cape Coast, Obuasi, Koforidua, Tema, Techiman, Nsawam, Wa, Hohoe, Bolgatanga, Tarkwa)

Greece’s Digital Diagnostic Revolution: Teleradiology Unveiled (Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larissa, Volos, Ioannina, Kavala, Chania, Alexandropoul, Tripoli, Lamia, Rhodes, Serres, Kalamata)

Teleradiology in the Pyrenean Paradise: A Closer Look (Gabon, Libreville, Port-Gentil, Franceville, Oyem, Moanda, Mouila, Lambaréné, Tchibanga, Koulamoutou, Makokou, Bitam, Lastoursville, Makokou, Omboué, Gamba)

Gambia’s HealthTech Breakthrough: Teleradiology Success (Banjul, Serekunda, Brikama, Bakau, Farafenni, Lamin, Sukuta, Basse Santa Su, Gunjur, Kerewan, Essau, Mansa Konko, Georgetown, Barra, Juffureh)

A Leap in Healthcare: Teleradiology Services Shine in Georgia (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Gori, Poti, Khashuri, Samtredia, Kharagauli, Akhaltsikhe, Telavi, Marneuli, Kobuleti, Ozurgeti)

Egypt’s Healthcare Frontier: Teleradiology’s Success Story (Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubra El-Kheima, Port Said, Suez, Luxor, Mansoura, El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Tanta, Asyut, Ismailia, Fayoum, Zagazig, Aswan)

Connecting the Valleys: Teleradiology’s Reach in El Salvador (San Salvador, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Soyapango, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, Apopa, Delgado, Sonsonate, San Marcos, Usulután, Cojutepeque, Zacatecoluca, San Martin, Ilopango)

Equatorial Guinea’s Radiological Renaissance: Teleradiology’s Role (Malabo, Bata, Ebebiyin, Evinayong, Luba, Aconibe, Anisoc, Mongomo, Micomeseng, Rebola)

Diagnosing from Eritrea: Teleradiology in the Heart of the Pyrenees (Asmara, Massawa, Keren, Assab, Mendefera, Barentu, Adi Keih, Nakfa, Agordat, Dekemhare, Akordat, Adi Quala, Senafe, Tesseney, Tessenei)

Advancing Healthcare in Estonia: Teleradiology’s Promise (Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve, Viljandi, Rakvere, Sillamäe, Maardu, Kuressaare, Võru, Valga, Jõhvi, Haapsalu, Keila)

Digital Healing: Teleradiology’s Impact on Eswatini Health (Mbabane, Manzini, Lobamba, Siteki, Piggs Peak, Hlatikhulu, Malkerns, Nhlangano, Big Bend, Mankayane)

Innovative Teleradiology Solutions in the Principality of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Adama, Gondar, Mekelle, Hawassa (Awasa), Bahir Dar, Jimma, Dessie, Axum, Nekemte, Harar, Debre Markos, Dilla, Jijiga)

Alpine Excellence: Teleradiology’s Journey in Fiji (Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba, Levuka, Sigatoka, Nasinu, Savusavu, Rakiraki, Tavua, Korovou, Nausori, Levuka, Vatukoula)

Empowering France Healthcare: Teleradiology Innovations (Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Reims, Le Havre, Saint-Étienne, Toulon)

Alpine Healthcare Innovation: Teleradiology Solutions in East Timor (Timor-Leste) (Dili (capital), Baucau, Lospalos, Maliana, Suai, Same, Aileu, Ainaro, Manatuto, Viqueque)

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