Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: January 26 — February 1
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.
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Private equity firm acquiring diagnostic imaging provider for $658M
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Affinity Equity Partners is buying 30-year-old Lumus Imaging, which employs over 2,000 imaging experts and support staff across 150 care sites.
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Medicare to boost payment for certain diagnostic imaging agents
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CMS is moving forward with a proposal to issue separate reimbursement for radiopharmaceuticals—a change long lobbied for by the imaging industry.
From acquisition to innovation: How Microsoft is advancing diagnostic imaging
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
It’s been two and a half years since Microsoft completed its acquisition of Nuance Communications for a reported $19.7 At the time of the March 2022 transaction, Microsoft said it liked Nuance for its core strengths—AI-powered voice recognition and related software and services—across numerous industries.
Medicare to allow remote monitoring of diagnostic imaging exams for at least 1 more year
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
"The failure of CMS to make virtual supervision permanent is certainly disappointing,” attorney and radiology policy expert Tom Greeson wrote Thursday.
White patients undergo higher rates of diagnostic imaging in the ED than their black counterparts
Radiology Business
AUGUST 30, 2024
Previous studies have demonstrated that imaging overuse is pervasive in the ED, with “defensive medicine” a common reason, experts wrote in JAMA Network Open.
FDA has approved over 1,000 clinical AI applications, with most aimed at radiology
Health Imaging
JANUARY 13, 2025
Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.
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Radiology Partners affiliate ARA Diagnostic Imaging reaches in-network deal with UnitedHealthcare
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The country's largest commercial insurer knocked the Austin, Texas, practice out of network in April 2023, after it had reportedly sought a 34% price hike over five years.
ACR ‘deeply troubled’ by health insurer’s ‘latest attempt to undervalue the role of radiologists’
Radiology Business
APRIL 24, 2024
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association licensee is attempting to curtail the delivery of multiple diagnostic imaging exams on a single patient during a single healthcare encounter.
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Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging acquires 7 imaging centers in Gulf Coast
Radiology Business
JANUARY 15, 2025
The Metairie, Louisiana-based radiology group is acquiring Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, ballooning its center total to 48 across five states.
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Texas Radiology Associates CEO Mark Kalmar takes home RBMA’s top award
Radiology Business
MAY 5, 2024
Meanwhile, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's Stacy Sanso received the President’s Award while Central Oregon Radiology Associates' Jamie Dyer took home the Young Professional Award.
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Steward reaches deal to sell multispecialty physician group to private equity affiliate for $245M
Radiology Business
AUGUST 14, 2024
The deal includes Steward Medical Group, a physician-led organization offering primary care, diagnostic imaging and other specialty services across several states.
At an impasse, 70-physician Radiology Partners affiliate terminates contract with UnitedHealthcare
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging said the decision is effective immediately, with its 19 locations now considered out-of-network for those using UHC health plans.
Are misconceptions about radiology deterring medical students from the specialty?
Health Imaging
JANUARY 13, 2025
New survey results delve deeper into what students are seeing in their future careers as physicians and how diagnostic imaging fits into the picture.
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New York governor signs bill to expand coverage for breast imaging
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The legislation changes state insurance laws to require individual, group and nonprofit health plans to reimburse for both screening and diagnostic imaging.
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At an impasse, 70-physician radiology practice terminates contract with UnitedHealthcare
Radiology Business
JULY 11, 2024
Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging said the decision is effective immediately, with its 19 locations now considered out-of-network for those using UHC health plans.
Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions
Professional Radiology
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities. Call (915) 225-2480 today.
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Rhode Island Medical Imaging and its 90 physicians join Strategic Radiology
Radiology Business
AUGUST 21, 2024
Founded in 1943, the private practice has a network of 16 diagnostic imaging facilities overseen by its staff of "deeply" subspecialized radiologists.
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The Future of Radiotheranostics: A New Frontier in Precision Medicine
Open Medscience
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Radiotheranostics offers a precise, personalised approach to cancer treatment by combining diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy The post The Future of Radiotheranostics: A New Frontier in Precision Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
Top Five Radiology Video Interviews — January 2025
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 30, 2025
Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in January 2025.
Top Five Radiology Content of 2024
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Touching on a variety of topics in radiology, here are the top five most well-viewed content from Diagnostic Imaging in 2024.
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10 Medical Imaging Equipment Comparisons
Atlantis Worldwide
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Atlantis has put together a list of top comparisons so you can explore the diagnostic imaging equipment you're curious about and see how they stack up. Do you enjoy making comparisons?
CMIMI: ChatGPT classifies clinically significant breast pain
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 22, 2024
This pain is also not associated with malignancy and does not require imaging. Diagnostic imaging typically yields no suspicious findings in women with clinically insignificant breast pain. With this in mind, diagnostic imaging appointments should be prioritized for women with clinically significant pain, the researchers noted.
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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer
Imaging Technology
JULY 9, 2024
Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company formed in 2014 which develops and commercializes positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals for use in imaging and therapy, according to a company statement. Bracco Imaging S.p.A.,
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Rad residents need more orthopedic trauma interpretation training
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2025
Imaging volume has increased over the years, including musculoskeletal exams, and missed fractures can lead to "severe long-term consequences," they noted. The simulation included 65 cases. Attending radiologists evaluated residents' responses via a 10-point grading system and categorized errors as either observational (i.e.,
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ACR responds to Congressional query on AI reimbursement
AuntMinnie
MAY 9, 2024
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized radiology-specific AI products intended for use in a variety of applications that use diagnostic imaging data, Thorwarth's letter noted for Congress. As of May 6, the ACR estimated that there are approximately 250 U.S. William Thorwarth Jr.,
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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 25, 2024
An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives. His area of expertise is neuroradiology, with a special emphasis on diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine. Elliot Fishman, MD.
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Tc-99m shortage expected into November
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 17, 2024
According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. The HFR reactor produces and ships molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to generator manufacturers around the world. Tc-99m is then eluted from Mo-99 at radiopharmacies prior to being transported to hospitals. per day, a majority in nuclear cardiology. “As
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ESR announces passing of Prof. Willi Kalender
European Radiology
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A pioneering figure in diagnostic imaging and medical physics, Prof. Dedicating his career to advancing diagnostic radiology, particularly in CT imaging technology, Prof. With deep sadness, the ESR announces the passing of Prof. Willi Kalender on October 20, 2024 at the age of 75.
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Celebrating Seven Consecutive Years as a Great Place to Work
TRA Medical Imaging
JANUARY 3, 2025
Our commitment to maintaining a positive employee experience ensures that each team member can thrive while contributing to our shared mission of providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
DBT on par with mammography for imaging referred women
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2025
We found no difference in the diagnostic performance for the overall sample between the two imaging modalities with similar area under the receiver operating characteristic [AUROC] and diagnostic yield, the Noguchi team wrote.
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SCCT: Gadolinium-based contrast agents work for TAVR planning
AuntMinnie
JULY 21, 2024
Although a contrast-enhanced cardiac CT exam is considered to be the standard of care in patients with aortic stenosis being considered for TAVR, those with a major iodinated contrast media contraindication face increased risk of barriers and delays to care given diagnostic imaging limitations, according to the researchers.
Senior radiologist dies in Brazilian plane crash
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of José Roberto Leonel Ferreira, MD, a full member of the CBR,” the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) said in a short tribute. “He A prominent radiologist was one of eight doctors who died August 9 in a plane crash in Brazil. “It
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ACR Highlights Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Bills in 2024 State Legislative Sessions
Imaging Technology
JUNE 24, 2024
The bill would mandate coverage for the use of AI technology for analysis of breast tissue diagnostic imaging if the imaging and review generated by AI is independently reviewed and approved of by a physician qualified to read and interpret breast tissue diagnostic imaging. Utah UT SB 149 . The act, signed by Gov.
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The Government Wants Your Input on Consolidation in Healthcare
Ben White
MARCH 8, 2024
For reference, Welsh Carson also owns US Radiology Specialists, which has purchased several outpatient imaging chains over the past few years including Touchstone, American Health Imaging, and Gateway Diagnostic Imaging.
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Visage Imaging inks $53M deal with BayCare
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Visage 7 will unify diagnostic imaging services across BayCares network. The rollout has begun and will be based on Visages cloud-based implementation process, with go-live targeted for the late fourth quarter, Pro Medicus said.
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iCAD and Windsong Radiology Announce Strategic Commercial Agreement to Implement AI-Powered Mammography
Imaging Technology
JULY 29, 2024
s national network of premier providers of diagnostic imaging services located in Western New York. mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:39 July 29, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., This relationship aims to implement iCAD’s ProFound AI Breast Health at Windsong Radiology center locations.
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CT may be preferred over ICA for younger cardiac patients
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Using data from the Diagnostic Imaging Strategies for Patients with Stable Chest Pain and Intermediate Risk of Coronary Artery Disease (DISCHARGE) trial, the researchers evaluated how age could play a role in choosing between ICA and CT. However, choosing between the two can be difficult, the researchers noted.
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Konica Minolta Healthcare and Apollo Enterprise Imaging Partner to Provide Enterprise-Wide Clinical Workflows and Image-Enabled EMR
Imaging Technology
JUNE 28, 2024
This partnership will enable us to offer a complete multidisciplinary medical imaging ecosystem by integrating our innovative VNA and digital asset management platform with Konica Minolta Healthcare’s diagnostic imaging expertise." For more information: www.healthcare.konicaminolta.us
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FES-PET could save $142M in breast cancer costs
AuntMinnie
MAY 20, 2024
To establish the total cost per scenario, the model considered the cost of the molecular imaging tracer and any diagnostic imaging scans, the cost of biopsies, treatment costs, costs of managing treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs), and other relevant categories of cost, such as end-of-life care.
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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 22, 2024
For example, among diagnostic imaging, NM had the largest decline, from 14.5% Overall, the out-of-network rate fell steadily from 12.6% in 2007 to 1.1% in 2021, the group found. By modality, there were similar declines in the out-of-network rate over time. in 2007 to 1.0% in 2021, whereas MR had the smallest decline, from 9.7%
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Ultrasound underused in pediatric appendicitis diagnosis
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 23, 2024
A team led by Mark Slidell, MD, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, found that CT remains the most used imaging method for diagnostic pediatric appendicitis in hospitals that don’t participate in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program - Pediatrics (NSQIP-P).
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Ukraine's top pediatric hospital rebuilds after bomb attack
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 25, 2024
"These devices will significantly enhance our diagnostic capabilities, especially in the intensive care, emergency, and pediatric departments."
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New PET tracer improves detection of insulinomas
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The finding is from a clinical trial that compared PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) NODAGA-exendin-4 PET/CT with all routine imaging procedures for the localization of insulinomas.
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