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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Nuclear medicine physicians may be asked to participate in planning for theranostics, and their collaboration with hospital leaders is recommended in order to start gathering the right information for the strategy, according to Dmitry Beyder, a nuclear medicine technologist who grew into the role of theranostics practi
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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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has appointed a new president to lead it into its milestone 50th anniversary in 2025. Ted Abraham, MD. Ted Abraham, MD, started his term on July 1. He is a cardiologist and a Meyer Friedman Distinguished Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, where he also serves as the institution’s Adult Cardiac Echocardiography Laboratory director and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence co-director.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
Southeast Radiology Ltd., in the Philadelphia suburb of Upland, ceased existing at the end of June as it grappled with physician shortages, increased competition, "considerable instability" and market disruption.
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Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
For years, the agency has packaged payment for nuclear imaging agents with the procedure, but this has created a barrier for those who require pricier new drugs.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 12, 2024
In newly issued proposals addressing changes to coverage for Medicare services in 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its intent to provide coverage of computed tomography colonography (CTC) for Medicare beneficiaries in 2025.
Imaging Technology
JULY 12, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:00 July 12, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer and providing the personalized therapy it often requires, is a collaborative effort more than in any other area of medicine. It involves a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, geneticists, and other specialists. Philips’ digital pathology solution includes whole-slide scanners , image management system , and proven implementation and support services to guide the transformation from an
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 12, 2024
Incorporating age, lesion shape and effective atomic number in the venous phase of dual-energy CT (DECT), an emerging model demonstrated a 79.1 percent AUC for differentiating between malignant and benign breast lesions.
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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. 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.
Imaging Technology
JULY 12, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:06 July 12, 2024 — AGFA HealthCare , a global leader in healthcare imaging management solutions, announced that Enterprise Imaging for Pathology, powered by Corista DP3 , is now available in North America*. This specialty solution is built for Pathologists by Pathologists and healthcare software experts; enabling Pathologists to work comfortably in their familiar flow.
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is proposing the creation of a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine. Outgoing Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) president Ed Nicol, MD, of Royal Brompton Hospital in London, U.K., said in a farewell address that SCCT and its sister cardiovascular imaging societies have worked to ensure appropriate representation and education for cardiovascular imaging as part of the multisociety effort led by the America
MedImaging Radiography
JULY 12, 2024
Scientists have developed a sophisticated machine learning model that can more accurately predict the concussion status in patients and could be integrated into clinical practice.
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
ImagingU has launched a new online postprimary pathway course for aspiring CT technologists that includes mock board testing and can be paired with ScanLab's ScanLabCT. The course features a comprehensive curriculum that consists of a suite of instructional videos, figures, analogies, and test prep, according to ImagingU. It fulfills the postprimary pathway requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
MRI Network
JULY 12, 2024
Now that it is clear remote work is here to stay, both employees and managers are navigating new workplace challenges, such as concerns about working in isolation. There is much to be learned from experiences of gig workers – anyone working independently on a “gig-to-gig” basis. Gig work comes with some upsides, like being one’s own boss and setting one’s own schedule.
ScienceDirect
JULY 12, 2024
Publication date: Available online 11 July 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): P. Jenkins, D. Kotecha, O. Llewellyn, I. Mandal, G. Vigneswaran, J.
Teleradiology Solutions
JULY 12, 2024
Assessing the impact of trained Radiologist Assistants in a busy emergency teleradiology practice: a comprehensive evaluation Learn More: [link] AuthorsMuktha Rawath R, Anjali Agrawal & Arjun Kalyanpur The post Assessing the impact of trained Radiologist Assistants in a busy emergency teleradiology practice: a comprehensive evaluation appeared first on Teleradiology Solutions | Company for Teleradiology Services.
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Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.
JVIR
JULY 12, 2024
To characterize the response and survival outcomes of yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization (90Y-TARE) for unresectable, liver-dominant metastases from primary neoplasms other than colorectal carcinoma.
Teleradiology Solutions
JULY 12, 2024
Imaging of acute scrotal infections, complications and mimics. Learn More: Imaging of acute scrotal infections, complications and mimics (springer.com) AuthorsAnjali Agrawal, Monika Sharma, Smitha Sriram, Ana Blanco, Refky Nicola, Arjun Kalyanpur The post Imaging of acute scrotal infections, complications and mimics appeared first on Teleradiology Solutions | Company for Teleradiology Services.
JVIR
JULY 12, 2024
On May 10-11, 2024, a G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storm treated the Southern U.S. and much of the world to a rare display of nature’s power and beauty: an aurora borealis (northern lights) reaching much farther south than its usual high latitudes. Galileo coined the term in 1619, combining the names Aurora, Roman goddess of the dawn, and Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind.
Open Medscience
JULY 12, 2024
PET scans are crucial for detecting metabolic activity, providing valuable insights into cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. The post How to Read a PET Scan: A Basic Understanding appeared first on Open MedScience.
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
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