Radiology Business

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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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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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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MRI Network

MAY 31, 2024

Leaders in the insurance industry are still facing lingering challenges around remote and hybrid work, as well as pushback on return-to-office plans. The labor market may appear to be slowing, yet the demand for insurance talent remains high – especially in areas such as technology, claims and underwriting.

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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

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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Capitol Imaging Services

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the website, www.valuepenguin.com, “high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) were created for consumers to have a health insurance option with lower premiums and high deductibles. Insurance plans with a high deductible usually mean lower premium payments for employees. Capitol Imaging Services!

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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

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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Open Medscience

JANUARY 9, 2024

Rapid medical advancements challenge insurance norms, sparking debates on defining 'medically necessary' treatments and managing high-tech care costs. The post Medical Innovations and Insurance Adjustments: How Advances Shape Coverage and Policy Paradigms appeared first on Open Medscience.

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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

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

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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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A majority were women, and about 55% had commercial insurance, 35% had Medicare, and 7% had Medicaid. MEPS is a source of data on the cost and use of healthcare and health insurance coverage. Like Cuyegkeng's group, a majority of the 430 patients surveyed had commercial insurance or either Medicare or Medicaid. "A

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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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Cassling's MRI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a range of US healthcare providers around the potential uptake of EchoSolv AS Working alongside US consultancy to obtain (..)

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 15, 2024

and insurance-based healthcare systems where reimbursement is a necessity, such frameworks are necessary to discern which technologies should be reimbursed. are cardiac CT and liver MRI; this finding is supported by CMS and commercial insurance coverage and reimbursement. Insurance Claims (nejmgroup-production.org)

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Radiology Business

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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Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2023

1) After a mammogram, other screening tests such as ultrasound, and especially MRI, find additional cancers in dense breasts. However, insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs for these additional screenings is a barrier for many women. Detecting cancers missed by mammography can improve outcomes.

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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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MRI Network

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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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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Progressive Radiology

MARCH 6, 2017

Progressive Radiology introduces the ONLY extremity MRI in the Washington Metropolitan area! Extremity MRI has an innovative design because only the targeted anatomy needs to be inside the system, which is great for claustrophobic patients. is located at: Foxhall MRI is located at: 3301 New Mexico Avenue, N.W. area since 1975.

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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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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

There’s also a need for more research on supplemental screening modalities, such as ultrasound or MRI, for women with dense breasts. Supplemental screening with MRI especially has proven benefits and is recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI).

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MRI Network

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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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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Future Teleradiology

APRIL 3, 2020

Crisil notes, the insurance coverage of Rs. MRI teleradiology reporting; Why it is a viable option in Indian tier 2 and tier 3 cities: Looking at this overall scenario the demand for radiologists and teleradiologists will rise. MRI scans offer many applications in the disease diagnosis like neuroscans, liver scans and cardiac.

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