AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Health insurance coverage influences breast cancer screening behavior. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The work presented at RSNA builds on previous research that investigated the feasibility of adversarial attacking (black-box type), in which data generated by generative adversarial networks (GANs) are inserted into the image as either positive- or negative-looking adversarial image features.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

IMI joins SLHP, providing quality and affordable medical imaging to the Treasure Valley Healthcare Community {Boise, Idaho, February 15, 2024} SLHP members now have more options when it comes to accessing medical imaging within the Treasure Valley. Luke’s Health Partners.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is lauding the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Find it Early Act, noting that the bill now includes molecular breast imaging (MBI). It is the companion to HR 3086 , which is meant to address insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond initial mammograms.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Women with very dense breasts are four to five times more likely to develop breast cancer, and dense breast tissue can obscure tumors in mammograms. Komen said it encourages women to talk with their healthcare providers about their breast density and whether additional breast imaging may be right for them. House and Senate.

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TRA Medical Imaging

MARCH 27, 2023

What’s the difference between Screening and Diagnostic Mammogram? During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are analyzed in real-time. Sometimes additional mammogram images are taken.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Weekend and evening appointment availability for mammograms could improve screening access for women, according to research published May 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The study included data collected between 2015 and 2022 for 203,101 screening mammograms from 67,323 women.

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Clermont Radiology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Maybe you have recently moved, changed doctors, or have new insurance and now, are going to a different imaging center for your annual mammogram. Either way, the new imaging center will very often request that you provide the images from your previous mammograms. So, why are these prior images so important?

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Capitol Imaging Services

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Capitol Imaging Services has served tens of thousands of women with our women’s health examinations in screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, breast MRI and breast biopsy. For screening mammograms, we ask for about 20 minutes of a woman’s time. Convenient.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2023

Further, the task force incorrectly concludes there is “inadequate” evidence to support adding screening MRI (or ultrasound if MRI is not possible) after a mammogram for many women with dense breasts. In women with the densest breasts, about 40% of cancers are missed on a mammogram. But women with dense breasts are at higher risk.

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Pure Mammography

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’re in your 30’s, you may be wondering if it’s time to add a yearly mammogram to your healthcare routine. When Does the American Cancer Society Recommend Starting Mammograms? Continue to get mammograms if you’re in good health and expect to live an additional 10 years. Should I Get a Mammogram in My 20s or 30s?

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Clermont Radiology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Have you ever experienced discomfort or anxiety during a mammogram? Most women who have had a mammogram share this same discomfort. Using the MammoPad results in: - Decreased discomfort by 50% in 3 out of 4 women - A Softer and Warmer imaging experience How will MammoPad® affect my exam results? You are not alone!

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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2023

is announcing an expanded sponsorship of DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) at this year’s Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) annual symposium , being held May 4-7 in Maryland. 1) After a mammogram, other screening tests such as ultrasound, and especially MRI, find additional cancers in dense breasts.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 5, 2023

Healthcare costs and insurance premiums have increased in recent years. The higher deductible also lowers monthly insurance premiums, making these plans an attractive option for healthy people who may typically need coverage only for preventative care or health emergencies. There was a variable response rate on questions.

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TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Comprehensive health care starts with preventionand thats where medical imaging and screenings play a pivotal role. At TRA Medical Imaging, were here to help you make 2025 your healthiest year yet by ensuring you have access to the right screenings at the right time. For many, its also when insurance benefits renew.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, this can make it a bit trickier to detect breast cancer with a standard mammogram. Your breast density is something your radiologist determines when they read your mammogram. This information is included in your mammogram results, so be sure to ask your doctor about your breast density.

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Capitol Imaging Services

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Take your insurance information with you. Bring your insurance cards and information with you to your appointment and mention any changes to your insurance since the last time you visited. a screening mammogram). Opt for independent imaging providers. appeared first on Capitol Imaging Services. New Choice.

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Vesta Teleradiology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This update is a step forward in making breast density a standard part of mammogram interpretations. Breast density refers to the amount of fibroglandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breast, visible on a mammogram. Facilities should be prepared to offer these services or provide referrals to facilities that do.

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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Over the past 5 years, Michele pursued proactive measures to optimize her cardiovascular well-being, prompting her decision to undergo a CT Cardiac Calcium Score test at TRA Medical Imaging in the fall of 2023. This pivotal examination played a transformative role in her healthcare journey.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Timely screenings are incredibly important, says Imaging Technology News. The screenings ranged from mammograms, stool blood tests, pap smears, colonoscopies, and HPV tests. It’s important, now more than ever, to keep up good health practices and let patients know they shouldn’t delay getting screened.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Breast imaging advocates have applauded the mandate since the FDA announced its planned implementation in 2023. “We’re happy there’s some clarification on breast notification laws,” said Stamatia Destounis, MD, from Elizabeth Wende Breast Care in Rochester, NY. The mandate, part of the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

CHICAGO -- Following through with regular mammograms is the “very best insurance” for the prevention of advanced, life-threatening breast cancer, according to research presented November 30 at the RSNA meeting. Abnormal mammogram, left. Normal mammogram, right. Images and caption courtesy of RSNA.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2024

Since then over 700 algorithms in medical imaging have received U.S. For others, payers may have to consider reimbursing the AI application separately from the cost of the underlying imaging studies. Can you separately charge for AI based on reimbursement from either insurance, private payers, or until the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 30, 2024

Dissenting views The USPSTF's recommendations differ with many professional organizations, such as the American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Berg added that at least half of U.S.

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The Radiology Clinic

MARCH 28, 2022

Screening Mammograms have proven to be essential for the early detection of breast cancer. What Is A Screening Mammogram? A mammogram is an examination that uses a special low dose X-Ray machine to evaluate breast tissue. The mammogram unit is designed specifically for breast imaging.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Disparities in the data can be lessened if more women, regardless of insurance status, have access to affordable breast cancer screenings.” Additionally, having culturally appropriate patient navigators can help connect women with convenient screening and timely follow-up for abnormal mammograms, she added.

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Aidoc

MARCH 31, 2025

As with all imaging tests, some malignancies may not be detected, even by expert readers. Thats why Aidoc has partnered with ScreenPoint Medical to offer Transpara for breast imaging solutions, providing a transformative approach to AI breast cancer detection and diagnosis. Citations American Cancer Society. link] van Winkel, S.L.,

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) on April 29, a number of leading imaging specialists have offered their replies. The authors also raise concerns about the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) support tools for image interpretation in mammography. Here, then, are summaries of statements issued in response.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million women with Medicare fee-for-service insurance during the 2004-2021 period. However, women can face significant hurdles when trying to access facilities that offer mammograms. The researchers found that less than half (49.5%) of the women in the study had a mammogram at some point during the 17-year study period.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 10, 2025

Yet 73% of the women who responded to the survey who had not undergone screening mammography in the past year expressed interest in receiving a mammogram, the team further reported. of participants reported lack of insurance as a barrier. Finally, only 6.3%

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

Imaging societies and cancer screening advocates continue to criticize a recent federal ruling that challenges no-cost preventive health services. Becerra, imaging society experts said it could open the door for future legal challenges to such services. Xavier Becerra et al. While the ruling only impacts parties in Braidwood v.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 21, 2023

A substantial number of Americans who could benefit from early detection of these four cancers use are not screened, even though the screening tests must be provided without any out-of-pocket costs for almost everyone with health insurance.” Fendrick directs the U-M Center for Value Based Insurance Design.

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