Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:49 May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would revolutionize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act of 2024, sponsored by Sen.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2024

Radiology and radiation oncology are among the top 10 highest average annual compensation medical specialties, according to a May 23 report by Doximity. Radiology and radiation oncology are not immune from these challenges. And this can negatively impact patient safety in imaging.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 9, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 01/09/2024 - 11:02 January 9, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002. Proposed new radiation oncology payment program to Congress.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 15, 2024

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) applauded the introduction of legislation in Congress on May 15 that could radically change the way Medicare pays for radiation therapy. The bill reduces disparities that create barriers for patients from rural and underserved communities to access and complete treatments.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 7, 2023

Radiation oncology clinics face numerous challenges in the present environment, including the simultaneous management of multiple tasks (many of which are manual in nature), various degrees of standardisation, and the potential for errors to impact patient treatment.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

Since its founding in 2016, Radformation has grown to serve over 1,400 radiation oncology clinics worldwide with a portfolio of products streamlining all stages of the cancer care treatment process. We are thrilled to partner with the Radformation team and help accelerate their journey.”

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’re proud that Solaris-affiliated practices and their providers across the country will be among the first to offer this important adjunct to radiation therapy protocols.” ARC’s Dr. Zimberg also serves as National Director of Radiation Oncology for Solaris Health. Developed by medical device maker BioProtect, Ltd. ,

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