AuntMinnie
MARCH 18, 2025
The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Program (ROCR) Act continues to face an uphill battle on the legislative stage, but proponents say they have momentum on their side. The ROCR Act, which aims to shift radiation reimbursement from fee-for-service to bundled payments, was reintroduced in Congress on March 14.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 13, 2025
The results suggest that there's a way to treat children with kidney stones with lower radiation doses, wrote a team led by Amr Salama, MD, of the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt. But PCNL does impart radiation, and clinicians have sought to mitigate this exposure, especially to pediatric patients. Hospital stay (days) 2.8
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Health Imaging
APRIL 15, 2023
Authors of a new editorial recently highlighted the increased risk of developing breast cancer that female healthcare workers face due to their routine exposure to ionizing radiation.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 25, 2025
Radiation dose and image quality performance measures for CT imaging accepted by the U.S. The new quality measure was adopted by the CMSin an effort to discourage excessive radiation dose while preserving image quality. Of note, Alara and Qaelum inked a technical partnership in 2024.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 6, 2025
In 2024, it sent its survey to 1,263 directors of several programs, including the following: radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, sonography, and MR imaging. Its about raising awareness on what medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals are, so that students can continue that enrollment pipeline.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features a few familiar mileposts – AI for chest x-ray studies, for instance – but notably also significant research into how technology and new techniques can reduce radiation exposure in patients. DAEC system reduces portable x-ray radiation doses Sunday, December 1 | 1:20 p.m.-1:30
Professional Radiology
OCTOBER 21, 2024
However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.
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