AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

The rules also establish initial and continuing education requirements for limited-scope radiographers and radiologist assistants. ARRT Director of Government Affairs Dana Aragon said the effort started five years ago when advocates in Michigan tried to persuade the Michigan Legislature to require licensure for radiologic technologists.

Medical Imaging 262

Medical Imaging Radiology Technologist Medical Imaging 262

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 28, 2024

ARCH-AI is an AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities, which affirms that deployment of AI technologies at UH is built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, and includes processes and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

Quality and Compliance 188

Quality and Compliance Government Radiologic Technology Patient Care 188

AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws. Or, they may be changing oversight for NPPs such as radiologist assistants.

Radiology Technologist 264

Radiology Technologist Medicare Radiologist Basic Life Support 264

AuntMinnie

JUNE 14, 2024

Medicaid reimbursement, cost-saving, and radiologist recruitment issues are contributing to a drastic reduction of interventional radiology services in Tuscaloosa, home to the University of Alabama, and surrounding communities. Neiman Health Policy Institute 2023 analysis of Medicaid reimbursement rates across the U.S. at the time.

Interventional Radiology 187

Interventional Radiology Radiology Government Insurance 187

AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

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. based radiologists conducted a "meaningful and adequate" review of draft reports prepared by contractors in India before sending findings to healthcare providers.

Radiology 189

Radiology Government Hospital Radiologist 189

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

One common ask of radiologists in this area is for more prospective AI studies with larger imaging datasets. These included organizations in the sectors of academia, government, nonprofit, and private health. However, the researchers noted that many organizations are hesitant in sharing health data for AI. or the U.K.

Imaging 321

Imaging Public Health Government Radiologist 321

AuntMinnie

MAY 28, 2024

The ability to have radiologists work at locations remote from the patient exam site can be a great boon to efficiency and turnaround time. In the case of a radiologist, this would be where the interpretation was completed. Sandy Coffta. See Table 1, below, for assistance with applying these rules.

Medicare 279

Medicare Radiology Inpatient Hospital 279

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The bill] is something that we hope will stabilize Medicare payments to all clinicians, including radiologists.” Obviously, any additional revenue is a boon for radiologists,” Sandy Coffta, vice president of client services at Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP), told AuntMinnie.com. beginning on January 1, 2025. “The

Medicare 228

Medicare Medical Radiologist Government 228

AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

There are several barriers that still need to be addressed from a radiologist, facility, and patient standpoint. How someone can extrapolate findings from a study conducted overseas with less than 100 participants in a publicly funded healthcare system and present it as a universal truth to over 49,000 radiologists in the U.S.

Radiology 278

Radiology PACS Insurance Radiologist 278

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. Lack of risk prioritization, fragmented governance, and cultural behaviors are other factors that hinder organizational cyber resilience. Dhaval Shah.

Radiology 278

Radiology Imaging Radiology Operations Healthcare 278

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 29, 2024

In a new 98-page report on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs), the WHO stressed that it is imperative for the technology not to be shaped solely by high-income countries working with the world’s largest technology companies.

Public Health 262

Public Health Government Disease Patient Safety 262

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Our second most-clicked story focused on a radiologist who is facing criticism in a negligence case brought to a high court in Malaysia; that country's government has been ordered to pay the plaintiff more than $400,000 in damages.

Radiologist 100

Radiologist Radiology Technologist Computed Tomography Ultrasound 100

AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

The program, which the ACR said is built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, processes, and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

Quality and Compliance 130

Quality and Compliance Radiology Government Patient Care 130

AuntMinnie

JULY 22, 2024

Two radiologists now read each mammogram while referring to Insight MMG's results, according to the firm. Lunit said the partnership is part of a broader trend of the company's expansion in business-to-government (B2G) cancer screening initiatives worldwide.

Mammogram 130

Mammogram Government Hospital Diagnose 130

AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

-based, credentialed radiologists were conducting meaningful and adequate review of draft interpretations of radiology scans prepared by India-based contractors, according to the U.S. government joined a private whistleblower lawsuit that had been filed under seal pursuant to the False Claims Act, the DOJ said.

Federal Healthcare 130

Federal Healthcare Radiology Government Teleradiology 130

Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 25, 2023

Noting that the Medicare conversion factor in 2024 could be lower than the rate in 1993, this author discusses three key issues that need to be addressed by government leaders in order to ensure equitable Medicare reimbursement for radiologists and other physicians.

Medicare 98

Medicare Government Radiologist 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.

Quality and Compliance 116

Quality and Compliance Medical Radiology Government 116

AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

Quality Payment Program In addition to fee schedule changes, the Medicare PFS covers rules that govern the Quality Payment Program (QPP). This would include many radiologists. Radiology practices often participate in the QPP through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). All other practices would attest to two activities.

Medicare 264

Medicare Radiology Interventional Radiology Nuclear Medicine 264

Ben White

MAY 30, 2023

By holding onto their radiologists’ money for longer, they can keep these funds earning interest, which helps their bottom line. Lots of radiologists change jobs, so you certainly won’t be alone. You are a “partner” in name only. Some of these are undeniably good employee positions right now.

Private Practice 246

Private Practice Radiology Teleradiology IT 246

Aidoc

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Challenges in Breast Density Assessment Historically, radiologists have visually estimated breast density, but assessments can vary widely. Studies indicate: Intra-radiologist Variation : Breast density assessment can vary up to 20% 1 when reviewed by the same radiologist over time. Citations 1 Sprague, Conant, et.

Quality and Compliance 52

Quality and Compliance Mammogram Radiologist Patient Care 52

Healthcare Administrative Partners

MAY 22, 2024

The ability to have radiologists work at locations remote from the patient exam site can be a great boon to efficiency and turnaround time. This practice has become more prevalent with the advent of faster network connections, and it has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic when more people began working off-site.

Medicare 81

Medicare Radiology Government Radiologist 81

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Sandy Coffta.

Medicare 289

Medicare Radiology Quality and Compliance Hospital 289

Aidoc

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The skeletal structure of the healthcare system, from government agencies and health insurers to hospital administrators and physicians, creates an ecosystem inundated with concrete obstacles when attempting to generate real change. Healthcare Data Imaging is data. At its core, radiology is a healthcare data science field.

Radiologist 52

Radiologist Healthcare Healthcare Government 52

Imaging Technology

MAY 4, 2023

announcement, the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association has released a report indicating a critical shortage of radiologists in the country. The Singapore government as a part of its National AI strategy has been adopting the Augmento platform in key hospitals. According to the DeepTek.ai Incorporated in the U.S.

Radiology 105

Radiology Radiologist Hospital Government 105

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This decision was not based on any real or perceived oversaturation of radiologists in the market. "Although financial implications were considered when making the decision, we were very motivated by the desire to place more training slots into areas where the healthcare focus is these days, such as primary care," Clark wrote in an email.

Hospital 162

Hospital Radiology Education Insurance 162

Aidoc

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Aidoc, Ive had the privilege of speaking with radiologists, hospital executives and clinical leaders who are actively shaping the future of AI in healthcare. Organizations that prioritize AI governance, physician engagement and change management see the most success. Their insights offer a clear picture: AI isnt just a buzzword.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Hospital Patient Care 52

Imaging Technology

JULY 2, 2024

The study concluded that in women with dense breasts, mammography plus SoftVue UST improved cancer detection by radiologists versus mammography alone. The enhanced specificity can empower radiologists to better differentiate benign masses (BIRADS 2), ultimately reducing the need for short-term follow-ups for our patients.”

Ultrasound 105

Ultrasound Mammogram Radiologist Government 105

Imaging Technology

JULY 29, 2024

To address this, we're integrating Lunit's AI as a crucial second opinion for our radiologists. Satisfied with the performance and added value, two radiologists now read each mammogram while referring to Lunit INSIGHT MMG's results, improving accuracy and efficiency in the screening process.

Public Health 111

Public Health Hospital Mammogram Government 111

Aidoc

MARCH 10, 2025

A massive technological shift happened overnight, and I found myself entering the territory of a late adopter I will note I miss my trackball and tactile keyboard to this day. I still keep that BlackBerry on my bookshelf as a reminder to not be left behind again. Were at a similar tipping point in healthcare right now.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Government Health IT 52

Aidoc

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With AI, however, imaging results can be expedited and clinicians can collaborate through a care coordination platform that quickly unites radiologists, ED physicians and other specialists in real time. AI governance, therefore, should involve a streamlined by empowered group of stakeholders.

Quality and Compliance 52

Quality and Compliance Communication Clinic Hospital 52

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This announcement is a remarkable example of how despite many obstacles along the way, researchers, advocacy, and government institutions came together to make the right decision," Dr. David Yankelevitz, professor of radiology at Icahn School of Medicine, told AuntMinnie.com via email.

Medicare 162

Medicare Nursing Government Radiology 162

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 4, 2024

While the ACR is sympathetic to the VA's dilemma in trying to improve access to care, allowing nurses to perform studies reserved for doctors goes too far, according to Cynthia Moran, the ACR's executive vice president of government relations, economics, and health policy. The way it is written, it is not entirely transparent," she said.

Nursing 147

Nursing Imaging Education Healthcare 147

Aidoc

MARCH 17, 2025

Whats particularly interesting about finance is that it operates in a highly regulated environment, governed by the FTC, SEC and other regulatory bodies which should, in theory, make AI adoption slow and complex. AI is helping radiologists prioritize urgent cases, detect anomalies faster, and reduce administrative burden.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Hospital Patient Safety 52

JVIR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Interventional radiologists have faced increasing pressures to control costs and demonstrate quality of care improvements due to changes in payment models from governments and private payers.

Radiologist 40

Radiologist Government Hospital 40

RadsResident

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Residents can now experience what it is like to work as a trainee in private practice, a practice with radiologists directly hired by a hospital, and an academic hospital, all under the roof of one residency program. Around ninety percent of radiologists eventually go into some form of private practice. Most residents have no idea!)

Private Practice 100

Private Practice Hospital Radiology Radiologist 100

Imaging Technology

MAY 31, 2023

“ACR member volunteers, staff and I have worked tirelessly to keep the College positioned to ensure advancing technology, regulation, payment structures, quality assurance and research ultimately help radiologists provide ever-improved, accessible care,” said William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR, CEO of the ACR.

Radiology 98

Radiology Government Radiologist Healthcare 98

Imaging Technology

APRIL 1, 2024

This trip was sponsored by the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program , a partnership between Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo and the local governments and remote populations in Papua New Guinea.

X-ray 111

X-ray Radiograph Radiographer Radiographer 111