AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 4, 2023

And it appears that radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI studies, presenter Mustafa Al-Ogaili, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, told session attendees. The team tracked volumes by provider type (cardiologists, radiologists, and "other") and practice setting (hospital and nonhospital).

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Radiologist MRI Medicare Inpatient 325

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Moral injury is common among interventional radiologists, according to a study published November 3 in Academic Radiology. The survey was distributed on March 30 to interventional radiologists via the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Connect Open Forum website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and email; 365 individuals responded.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Proponents of AI in radiology highlight the technology’s potential in assistant radiologists with image interpretation as well as improving patient care. Biased data results in biased AI models,” Yahyavi said. The reason behind that mostly is because these algorithms are trained on unbalanced data sets.”

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Radiology Business

MAY 26, 2023

The private equity-backed multispecialty group said Thursday that the pact will grant commercial and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries continued access to its physicians.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 18, 2024

The independent dispute resolution (IDR) process would be financially impractical for many out-of-network claims for radiologists, according to research published January 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. of batched out-of-network claims for radiologists, respectively. and 10.6%, respectively, for radiologists.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The feds anticipated only about 22,000 disputes between insurers and providers, but the actual number was more than 20 times higher.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The rule seeks to improve communication between health insurers, physicians and the independent entities that arbitrate disagreements over out-of-network payments.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This information may prompt radiologists to consider how their current models of care delivery may impact patients access and use of diagnostic breast imaging services and how it may lead to differences in care across patient subgroups," Lawson told AuntMinnie.com. Hispanic 0.61 The full study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Unless mitigating measures are taken, the current supply of radiologists in the U.S. A future radiologist shortage has been a point of concern for a number of years, the investigators noted. The radiologist supply study used data from the U.S. Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI) researchers have warned. higher than in 2023.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2025

URG, a 60-year-old radiology practice based in East Brunswick, employs over 180 board-certified radiologists who interpret over 2.1 With the addition, Strategic Radiology unites more than 2,000 independent radiologists. million exams annually, according to a joint statement.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) mandate on breast density notification taking effect to state- and federal-level legislation being introduced and passed for insurance coverage on supplemental imaging, breast imaging is poised to experience transformation soon, the experts said. From the U.S.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Finding a new job as a radiologist can be both exciting and daunting. To help navigate the process, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that radiologists often have when exploring new opportunities, with insights into why working with Vesta Teleradiology might be the right fit. Completion of a radiology residency program.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2025

Radiologists have expressed concern in recent years about the downstream effect these actions may have on later-stage cancer trends, since many screening appointments were postponed or canceled altogether. This did not significantly change in individuals without insurance.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 10, 2023

AI denoising reduces LDCT lung cancer screening exam radiation dose LDCT lung cancer screening affected by insurance, patient demographics PCCT for lung cancer screening also can assess CAC ARRS: What's the state of LDCT lung cancer screening today?

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Additionally, the staff should include certified radiologic technologists and board-certified radiologists who specialize in interpreting various imaging modalities. Expertise of the Radiologists The experience and specialization of the radiologists interpreting your images are critical. Learn more about TRA Endovascular !

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Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging Insurance 52

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

JANUARY 16, 2025

Breast density assessment is important not only for the patients health, but it also has reimbursement implications for radiologists. The report provided to the patients healthcare provider must include an overall assessment of breast density using one of four specific categories. At the federal level, the Find It Early Act (H.R.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2024

of radiologists’ commercial claims were out of network (OON), down from 12.6% As such, by 2021, radiologists practiced almost exclusively in-network. milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:08 January 24, 2024 — A study by the Neiman Health Policy Institute found that, by 2021, only 1.1%

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 2, 2024

We believe the vast majority of patients that come in will have some kind of [insurance] coverage. We're currently working to find ways to support patients that don't have insurance. Saige-Dx optimizes breast cancer screening to help radiologists detect even subtle lesions, according to the company.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 21, 2023

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

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

The integration will create a cloud-native platform that will improve radiologists' well-being and job satisfaction while also boosting workflow and report quality, the two firms said. Radiologists can also adjust the reading pace and cadence based on their mood, improving job satisfaction, Radpair and NewVue noted.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

Radiologist group is short-staffed, which is causing interventional radiology procedures to be limited." Between the clearinghouses hired by insurance companies to do prior authorizations and the upheaval with the federal government, I think there is going to be a downturn in imaging." Ebbs and flows.

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Interventional Radiology Imaging Medicare Government 130

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 24, 2024

EmpowerSuite is a cloud-native platform that integrates AI and blends radiologist preferences, credentials, insurance details, and clinical priorities to update worklists, the company said. NewVue has closed on a round of seed funding to help launch its radiology workflow management platform, EmpowerSuite.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the U.S., The topic of fraud is a perennial favorite, and our coverage of a case against a radiologist in Pennsylvania known for practicing controversial procedures on Medicare beneficiaries -- and making bank doing it -- took the fifth most popular article spot. Radiologist faces $6.1M

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Imaging Technology

MAY 22, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/22/2024 - 08:00 May 22, 2024 — Strategic Radiology has been awarded the Berkley Accident and Health’s Excellence in Health Risk Management Certification for self-funded health insurance programs, one of 11 inaugural recipients announced at the 2024 Berkley Captive Symposium.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While hospital financial officers and supply chain administrators control the purse strings and make the ultimate financial decisions, they must consider the needs and desires of those handling the equipment such as Radiologic Technologists (medical imaging technologists) and in some cases radiologists. Who is Making the Purchases?

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 3, 2023

While it stands to reason that referring physicians would prefer a condensed summary of relevant imaging findings, vagaries with insurers, patients and other possible readers of the radiology report may warrant an inefficient minutiae-cluttered approach.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

There are also potential harms that can arise from opportunistic CT findings, from the potential for overdiagnosis and insurance/actuarial implications to how the findings are actually acted on. Opportunistic CT findings add] value to services we already provide … and if [radiologists] don't drive [their use], others will."

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Patient Care Computed Tomography Disease Insurance 162

Ben White

APRIL 19, 2023

For more context, according to RP’s recent 10-year anniversary press release , RP employed ~3300 radiologists in 2022. (So…1/3 Well, for one, this is just one insurer in one (admittedly large) state. Lastly, I feel bad for some of the individual radiologists named in the suit.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Adversarial attacks on medical AI image classifiers are problematic because they can fool both the diagnosis model and radiologists themselves. Motivations for adversarial attacks on medical AI can range from unsafe diagnosis to insurance fraud to influencing clinical trial results.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 17, 2024

Radiologists in Ukraine have shared stories on their experiences, from living in the basement of their respective clinics to treat patients while evading bombings, to adjusting their workflows to continue delivering care. One radiologist based in Ukraine shared her perspective on the current state of medical imaging in Ukraine.

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Radiology Hospital Communication Pharmaceutical 182

Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 14, 2024

While radiologists and other providers may be discouraged by insurer denials saying the use of a technological advance is “unproven and investigational,” 82 percent of appeals for prior authorization denials were approved in 2021.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are you a radiologist seeking a fulfilling career with flexibility, competitive pay, and an unmatched work-life balance? Our radiologists are at the forefront of patient care, supported by cutting-edge technology and a dynamic, collaborative team. At Vesta, we understand that every radiologist has different career aspirations.

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Professional Radiology

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. In this case, the radiologist may recommend a diagnostic mammogram.

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Mammogram Diagnostic Radiologist Insurance 130

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. This is a big reason why insurance companies delay care through denials and prior auths even for the things they know they will eventually cover.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) The MPFS Final Rule for 2024 included a suspension of the regulation that would have penalized radiologists for the failure to order physicians to consult AUC when ordering advanced diagnostic imaging. We will analyze the impact of those various changes in an upcoming article.

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