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Medical groups welcome Medicare stabilization bill

AuntMinnie

Radiology and medical groups are welcoming the introduction of a bipartisan federal bill that aims to mitigate the impact of the finalized Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor reduction. Smetherman said this is important because these are people who know the ins and outs of medical practices. Lawmakers in the U.S.

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New details emerge on looming medical isotope shortage

Health Imaging

The supply of Mo-99 and Tc-99m—the most commonly utilized medical isotopes in the world—could be cut by as much as 40% until the reactor in the Netherlands is up and running again.

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NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes and BWXT Medical Sign Supply Agreement Supporting Actinium-225 Production

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 08:50 July 25, 2024 — NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC and BWXT Medical Ltd. , Medical isotopes are essential for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including cancer treatments and advanced imaging techniques. a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc.

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Nusano nabs $115M for medical isotope production

AuntMinnie

Valencia, CA-based radiopharmaceutical company Nusano has received $115 million in a funding round for initial product launches of medical isotopes lutetium-177 (Lu-177) and actinium-225 (Ac-225).

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging. Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers.

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SDMS releases updated diagnostic medical sonography code of ethics

AuntMinnie

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) has released a revised version of its " Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography."

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Insurance 101 – Understanding Medical Insurance when it comes to Medical Imaging

Intermountain Medical Imaging

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, understanding medical insurance and medical imaging is crucial for patients to make informed decisions about their health. Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, but navigating the associated costs can be challenging.