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MRI safety oversight: Gaps 'big enough to drive a truck through'

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Gilk described his efforts to get a copy of the report about the Kaiser accident from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the state's body for licensing hospitals and healthcare providers. MRI bed gurney accident, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, CA. Image courtesy of Tobias Gilk.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

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University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. 2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

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Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

AuntMinnie

University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. 2024 will see term beginnings for newly appointed radiology chairs. Reeder's term becomes effective in early 2024, according to UW.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

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This technology mitigates the challenges posed by a shortage of on-site radiologists and enhances the quality of care in remote areas. A report from Healthcare IT News highlights how teleradiology enables radiologists to interpret scans remotely, increasing flexibility in work schedules and expanding access to specialized expertise.

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Academic Institutions Launch Groundbreaking Healthcare AI Challenge

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The American College of Radiology (ACR), a professional medical society representing radiologists, has also joined the Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative as a founding member to ensure its 42,000 members have access to the Healthcare AI Challenge.

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Radiologists in the Multiverse: Navigating the Diverse Realities of Modern Medicine Bottom of Form (Rajasthan, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalor, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Karauli)

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PET-CT-Scan-Reporting-Service Introduction: “Radiologists in the Multiverse: Navigating the Diverse Realities of Modern Medicine” invites readers to explore the multifaceted roles and challenges faced by radiologists in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.