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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

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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.

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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

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But really, its up to the AI manufacturers to prove that increased efficiency and for that to be actuated into [imaging] departments, he said, adding that he believes getting government support for direct reimbursement will come sooner than later.

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How can Enterprise Imaging empower radiology in the modern health network?

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A bold strategic vision may involve and, importantly, require a better understanding of the new capabilities of Enterprise Imaging (EI). How are we going to view the images (that allows access to multispecialty clinicians and diagnosticians)? How do we exchange all imaging data and generate reports?

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MICI Q2: Confidence in growth of imaging as profit center remains high

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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. This is a national crisis that will only get worse."

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

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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%

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MITA members find new home for imaging equipment advocacy efforts

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

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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