AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 2024

Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and supplemental MRI yields more benefits but also confers more risks, according to simulation data published August 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Adding MRI to biennial DBT screening for women aged 50 to 74 years and with extremely dense breasts increased the number of deaths averted to 7.6,

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

SINGAPORE -- PET/MRI is emerging as a viable tool for pinpointing locations of pain in people with chronic low back pain and persistent hip pain after total hip replacements, according to research by a group from Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. MRI shows minimal fluid, but no edema.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Age, race, whether they underwent MRI or ultrasound, insurance coverage, and other factors correlated with patients no-showing following a BI-RADS 3 designation.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The use of both cardiac CT and cardiac MRI increased in the Medicare population over the past seven years, according to research presented November 29 at the RSNA meeting. As for cardiac MRI, the number of exams increased annually between 2013 and 2019, and cardiologists read the majority of them, Beizavi reported. Cardiologists 58.5%

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Black women diagnosed with breast cancer are less likely than their white counterparts to undergo preoperative MRI, researchers have reported. Our study showed that] the association between receipt of preoperative MRI and extent of surgery was conditional on patient race," Ginzberg and colleagues wrote. for white women to 44.9%

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Which modality is better for breast cancer diagnosis, contrast-enhanced mammography or dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI? Dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI has been available since 1984, while CEM was introduced in 2011. Previous research has estimated breast MRI's sensitivity to be up to 100% and its specificity up to 98%.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 12, 2024

Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed -- that is, performed more than 10 days from the date chosen by the referring provider, according to research published January 10 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Almost half (48%) of MRI orders had a prolonged "order-to-performed" interval, with a mean interval of 18.5

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Female patients and those with public insurance plans were much more likely than others to witness delays of 10 days or more, according to new research.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 17, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 06/17/2024 - 21:00 June 17, 2024 — MRI has transformed neuroscience research over the past 50 years, but research participants have had to travel to the scanner. This portable technology will allow for more inclusive research with new communities and will enable researchers without access to conventional MRI to study the brain.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 21, 2023

researchers has found that screening MR. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: New MRI technique helps target ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy Are hospitals disclosing prostate cancer service costs? Radiologist performance is consistent for prostate MRI reads Insurance coverage for prostate MRI is inconsistent across the U.S.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Age, race, whether they underwent MRI or ultrasound, insurance coverage, and other factors correlated with patients no-showing following a BI-RADS 3 designation.

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Radiology Business

APRIL 6, 2023

Also, LucidHealth expands in Florida, New Jersey practice launches joint venture with hospital group, and US Radiology Specialists improves MRI efficiency.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Among vulnerable women with BRCA1/2 mutations, about 14% never received this vital exam after the rejection, MSK researchers reported.

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Capitol Imaging Services

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You Choose Where to have Your MRI Many patients think when the doctor says, “you need an MRI ”, they have to use a hospital’s imaging department. In choosing where to go, you may ask yourself “how much does an MRI cost? Hospitals may be allowed to charge Medicare and most other commercial insurers a facility fee.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Imaging societies such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend supplemental breast MRI for women with dense breasts. Two barriers include access to follow-up imaging such as MRI and ultrasound, and insurance coverage for supplemental imaging. Berg had her own breast cancer experience in 2014.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dense Breast Info (DBI) has issued a statement of support for “Find It Early Act” HR 3086, a bill that addresses insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond an initial mammogram. HR 3086 seeks to close loopholes inherent in individual state insurance laws and cover both private and public plans including TRICARE and VHA.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

for instance, Ga-68 DOTATATE and copper-64 DOTATATE are two readily available SSRT PET radiotracers, with a variable but overall increasing degree of insurance coverage, the authors noted. In addition, a recent study demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/MRI in the management of meningiomas in a U.S. In the U.S.,

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 12, 2024

With federal and state-level legislation mandating insurance coverage for supplemental breast imaging and providers disclosing breast density information to patients, it seems like ultrasound would have an immediate and important role in this area.

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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. Why it Matters Insurance, medicare, and the affordable care act rely on USPSTF recommendations to determine coverage of screening tests.

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The Radiology Clinic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

What is a 3T MRI? Traditional MRI machines operate at a strength of 1.5T, or Teslas. A 3T MRI generates a magnetic field that is twice as strong as a normal MRI, and 10 to 15 times as strong as open MRI scanners. 3T MRIs take less time, which makes it more comfortable for the patient.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

its share among employer-insured individuals actually decreased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. But spending growth among the employer-insured population (employer-sponsored insurance, or ESI) must also be evaluated, they explained. In fact, imaging's part fell from 10.5% Nuclear medicine 2.7%

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APRIL 7, 2024

Ensure proper insurance protection is in place for any legal disputes related to liability or negligence matters. Insurance Coverage Requirements Insurance is not an optional investment but a critical tool in nearly every type of construction project. Contact MRI Network now to learn how we can help you.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

AUGUST 7, 2024

Abbreviated Breast MRI (AB-MRI or FAST MRI ): What it does: Screens for additional breast cancers not seen on mammography, especially in women with dense breast tissue. How it works: A shorter version of a full breast MRI that scans you for about 6-7 minutes during a 30-minute appointment.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

More than half of Americans carry private healthcare insurance, for which fees are negotiated rather than set by an entity such as Medicare, the study authors explained. This negotiation contributes to private insurance prices that are often higher than Medicare rates and variable, they said. Lower-extremity MRI $333 ($251 to $456) 0.55

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JUNE 15, 2024

Insurance as a Risk Transfer Mechanism Insurance protects your business from a potentially catastrophic loss by ensuring you can become financially compensated if a specific negative event occurs. Some types of insurance — like types against physical damage or medical benefits — are common and relatively well-known.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

insurance database who had a new diagnosis of lymphedema between April 2012 to March 2020. The frequency of CT scans of the lower extremity was comparable to that of MRI studies of the lower extremity (4.1% Among these, 57,674 qualified for inclusion in the study.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Study participants were asked if out-of-pocket imaging exam costs had been explained to them and if so, how they had received the information (for example, from an imaging center or insurance price estimator, an inquiry to the insurer or imaging center, or a web search). used a health insurance estimator. Only 11.9%

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

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MRI Network

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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J Gershon Breast Imaging

MAY 6, 2022

​ It is with great pleasure that I applaud my dear friend, Jan Kritzman, for her tireless efforts and dedication in obtaining insurance coverage in the state of Connecticut for women undergoing both breast and ovarian cancer screening and diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 30, 2024

What’s more, the USPSTF concluded that there was insufficient evidence to recommend supplemental screening with MRI or ultrasound in women, regardless of breast density. Furthermore, high-risk women who desire supplemental screening -- but cannot undergo MRI -- should consider contrast-enhanced mammography, according to the ACR.

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MRI Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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JVIR

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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MRI Network

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Companies with 50 or more full-time employees have to provide health insurance to 95% of these workers or face expensive penalties from the IRS. You might also want to throw in dental and vision insurance with your group health plan. That’s the law.

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MRI Network

JULY 16, 2024

Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, establishing the Federal Reserve System, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). In 1950, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act consolidated prior legislation on the FDIC. The Early 1900s and the Growth of the Accounting Industry In 1913, the U.S.

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MRI Network

AUGUST 3, 2024

Benefits packages often include: Health insurance Retirement plans Wellness programs Tuition assistance Providing robust benefits is essential to recruiting experienced professionals in your industry. MRI Network has been providing targeted recruitment solutions for 55 years.

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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 people with unfulfilled health insurance deductibles, that’s a major financial advantage.

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